Bahrain vs Vietnam
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 Vietnam at 54/100. 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
62
55
Political stability
Bahrain leads
42
72
Business climate
Bahrain leads
52
72
Financial maturity
Bahrain leads
52
65
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
44
GDP (USD bn)
-385.8 bn
430
3.0%
GDP growth (%)
-3.5 pp
6.5%
$28,780
GDP per capita (USD)
+24480.0
$4,300
1.5%
Inflation (%)
-2.0 pp
3.5%
3.5%
FDI (% of GDP)
-1.0 pp
4.5%
118%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+80.2 pp
38%
1.5
Population (M)
-98.5M
100
Bahrain: strong sectors
- Financial Services17.0% of GDP75
- Tourism5.0% of GDP68
- Oil Refining12.0% of GDP62
- Aluminum5.0% of GDP60
Vietnam: strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Bahrain or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Bahrain a score of 68/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. 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 Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Bahrain as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Bahrain or Vietnam?
Bahrain is currently growing at 3.0% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.