What is freedom of association index in Bahrain?

Freedom of association index in Bahrain was 0.139 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Bahrain?

The highest recorded value was 0.384 in 2005.

What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Bahrain?

The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1900.

How does Bahrain rank for freedom of association index?

Bahrain ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Bahrain?

Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bahrain data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Association Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Freedom of Association Index in Bahrain

Name: Freedom of Association Index in Bahrain
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bahrain: Freedom of Association Index was 0.139 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.139

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

155th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.384

in 2005

All-time low

0.02

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Association Index in Bahrain, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for freedom of association index in Bahrain is 0.139, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Bahrain peaked at 0.384 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1900.

Bahrain ranks 155th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Freedom of Association Index in Bahrain, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Association Index in Bahrain, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.02	—
1901	0.02	+0.0%
1902	0.02	+0.0%
1903	0.02	+0.0%
1904	0.02	+0.0%
1905	0.02	+0.0%
1906	0.02	+0.0%
1907	0.02	+0.0%
1908	0.02	+0.0%
1909	0.02	+0.0%
1910	0.02	+0.0%
1911	0.02	+0.0%
1912	0.02	+0.0%
1913	0.025	+25.0%
1914	0.025	+0.0%
1915	0.025	+0.0%
1916	0.025	+0.0%
1917	0.025	+0.0%
1918	0.025	+0.0%
1919	0.025	+0.0%
1920	0.025	+0.0%
1921	0.025	+0.0%
1922	0.025	+0.0%
1923	0.025	+0.0%
1924	0.028	+12.0%
1925	0.028	+0.0%
1926	0.028	+0.0%
1927	0.028	+0.0%
1928	0.028	+0.0%
1929	0.028	+0.0%
1930	0.035	+25.0%
1931	0.035	+0.0%
1932	0.035	+0.0%
1933	0.035	+0.0%
1934	0.035	+0.0%
1935	0.035	+0.0%
1936	0.035	+0.0%
1937	0.035	+0.0%
1938	0.035	+0.0%
1939	0.035	+0.0%
1940	0.035	+0.0%
1941	0.035	+0.0%
1942	0.035	+0.0%
1943	0.035	+0.0%
1944	0.035	+0.0%
1945	0.035	+0.0%
1946	0.035	+0.0%
1947	0.035	+0.0%
1948	0.035	+0.0%
1949	0.035	+0.0%
1950	0.035	+0.0%
1951	0.035	+0.0%
1952	0.035	+0.0%
1953	0.036	+2.9%
1954	0.036	+0.0%
1955	0.036	+0.0%
1956	0.036	+0.0%
1957	0.034	-5.6%
1958	0.032	-5.9%
1959	0.034	+6.3%
1960	0.034	+0.0%
1961	0.034	+0.0%
1962	0.034	+0.0%
1963	0.034	+0.0%
1964	0.034	+0.0%
1965	0.034	+0.0%
1966	0.034	+0.0%
1967	0.034	+0.0%
1968	0.034	+0.0%
1969	0.034	+0.0%
1970	0.034	+0.0%
1971	0.041	+20.6%
1972	0.045	+9.8%
1973	0.067	+48.9%
1974	0.05	-25.4%
1975	0.049	-2.0%
1976	0.025	-49.0%
1977	0.025	+0.0%
1978	0.025	+0.0%
1979	0.025	+0.0%
1980	0.025	+0.0%
1981	0.025	+0.0%
1982	0.025	+0.0%
1983	0.025	+0.0%
1984	0.025	+0.0%
1985	0.025	+0.0%
1986	0.025	+0.0%
1987	0.025	+0.0%
1988	0.025	+0.0%
1989	0.025	+0.0%
1990	0.025	+0.0%
1991	0.025	+0.0%
1992	0.025	+0.0%
1993	0.025	+0.0%
1994	0.025	+0.0%
1995	0.025	+0.0%
1996	0.025	+0.0%
1997	0.025	+0.0%
1998	0.025	+0.0%
1999	0.03	+20.0%
2000	0.057	+90.0%
2001	0.068	+19.3%
2002	0.302	+344.1%
2003	0.367	+21.5%
2004	0.367	+0.0%
2005	0.384	+4.6%
2006	0.379	-1.3%
2007	0.369	-2.6%
2008	0.369	+0.0%
2009	0.369	+0.0%
2010	0.368	-0.3%
2011	0.28	-23.9%
2012	0.219	-21.8%
2013	0.216	-1.4%
2014	0.214	-0.9%
2015	0.15	-29.9%
2016	0.119	-20.7%
2017	0.119	+0.0%
2018	0.104	-12.6%
2019	0.114	+9.6%
2020	0.123	+7.9%
2021	0.126	+2.4%
2022	0.115	-8.7%
2023	0.139	+20.9%
2024	0.139	+0.0%
2025	0.139	+0.0%

Bahrain compared with similar countries

Bahrain's 0.139 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.868, 16% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Bahrain's 0.139 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.29, 48% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.02	0.02	0.02	10
1910s	0.0235	0.02	0.025	10
1920s	0.0268	0.025	0.028	10
1930s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1940s	0.035	0.035	0.035	10
1950s	0.0349	0.032	0.036	10
1960s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1970s	0.0386	0.025	0.067	10
1980s	0.025	0.025	0.025	10
1990s	0.0255	0.025	0.03	10
2000s	0.3031	0.057	0.384	10
2010s	0.1903	0.104	0.368	10
2020s	0.1302	0.115	0.139	6

Countries ranked near Bahrain

152 Uzbekistan 0.149 compare
153 Rwanda 0.144 compare
154 Azerbaijan 0.141 compare
156 Russia 0.115 compare
157 Tajikistan 0.106 compare
158 Myanmar 0.105 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of association index in Bahrain?: Freedom of association index in Bahrain was 0.139 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Bahrain?: The highest recorded value was 0.384 in 2005.
What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Bahrain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1900.
How does Bahrain rank for freedom of association index?: Bahrain ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Bahrain?: Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Association Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Freedom of Association Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,011 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which parties, including opposition parties, are allowed to form and participate in elections and the extent to which civil society organizations are allowed to form and operate freely.