Bahrain vs India
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax, to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Bahrain ranks higher
Bahrain scores 68/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of India at 61/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
68
Economic strength
Bahrain leads
65
55
Political stability
Bahrain leads
48
72
Business climate
Bahrain leads
58
72
Financial maturity
Bahrain leads
55
65
Growth outlook
India leads
90
Macro snapshot
44
GDP (USD bn)
-3685.8 bn
3,730
3.0%
GDP growth (%)
-3.8 pp
6.8%
$28,780
GDP per capita (USD)
+26180.0
$2,600
1.5%
Inflation (%)
-3.3 pp
4.8%
3.5%
FDI (% of GDP)
+1.9 pp
1.6%
118%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+36.2 pp
82%
1.5
Population (M)
-1438.5M
1,440
Bahrain: strong sectors
- Financial Services17.0% of GDP75
- Tourism5.0% of GDP68
- Oil Refining12.0% of GDP62
- Aluminum5.0% of GDP60
India: strong sectors
- Technology (IT Services)8.0% of GDP95
- Financial Services6.0% of GDP82
- Pharmaceuticals2.0% of GDP80
- Manufacturing13.0% of GDP70
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Bahrain or India?
Our composite investment index gives Bahrain a score of 68/100 and India a score of 61/100. Bahrain ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance. See the category breakdown above.
Is Bahrain a safer market than India?
Risk classification puts Bahrain as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and India as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Bahrain or India?
Bahrain is currently growing at 3.0% per year, vs 6.8% for India. India has the faster headline growth rate today.