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Bahrain (BHR)

Region: Asia
80.76
Digital Identity Score
Very High (80-100)

Digital Identity Capabilities

Digital Data

Yes

Records are stored in a digital format

Digital Verification

Yes

Identities can be verified using digital means

Online Digital Identity

Yes

Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services

Digital Wallet

No

No digital wallet found for this country.

Foundational System

Civil Registration System (CRS)

Bahrain ID Card

Online Digital Identity System

ekey SSO service

Demographic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Population growth 3.38 annual % 2023
Population, total 1,577,059 2023
Urban population growth 3.52 annual % 2023

Economic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
GDP 46,079,867,021.28 current US$ 2023
GDP growth 2.98 annual % 2023
GNI per capita, Atlas method 28,300 current US$ 2023
GNI per capita, PPP 59,900 current international $ 2023
GNI, Atlas method 44,632,001,929.65 current US$ 2023
GNI, PPP 94,473,057,221.73 current international $ 2023
Inflation, GDP deflator -4.14 annual % 2023

Technology Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Mobile cellular subscriptions 2,420,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 268,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 17.05 per 100 people 2023
Individuals using the Internet, female 100 % of female population 2023
Individuals using the Internet 100 % of population 2023
Individuals using the Internet, male 100 % of male population 2023
Secure Internet servers 8,797 2023
Secure Internet servers 5,578.10 per 1 million people 2023

Other Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Exports of goods and services 87.56 % of GDP 2023
Gross capital formation 28.99 % of GDP 2023
High-technology exports 0.39 % of manufactured exports 2023
Military expenditure 3.11 % of GDP 2023
Net migration 20,002 2023
School enrollment, secondary 99.78 % gross 2023

Digital Identity Score Analysis

Bahrain has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 80.76/100, placing it in the Very High category.

Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✓ Online Digital Identity: Yes. The country has online authentication capabilities.

Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 100% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 17.0462 per 100 people (2023)

System Information:
- Foundational System: Bahrain ID Card

Conclusion: Bahrain has a very advanced digital identity ecosystem with strong implementation across all key dimensions. The country has successfully digitized identity records, implemented digital verification for in-person transactions, and established online authentication capabilities. The supporting technology infrastructure is robust, and the system is well-integrated with various services.

GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022

Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Bahrain, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.

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