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What is Bahrain like?
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In short
Bahrain is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 1.6 million people (UN estimate), the 149th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1971Population: 149th
Bahrainバーレーン- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 1.6 million (149th)
- Area
- 778.4 km² (169th)
- UN member since
- September 21, 1971
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Bahrain in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.6 million, the 149th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/75 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 778 km², the 169th largest of the 193. That is about 1/490 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 2,111.
Joining the United Nations
Bahrain joined the United Nations on September 21, 1971.
That was 15 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Bhutan, Qatar.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Bahrain’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Bahrain on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Bahrain, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.