Bahrain: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2015 is 86.02 percent, an increase from 77.71 percent in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 69.07 percent, based on data from 173 countries. Historically, the average for Bahrain from 1965 to 2015 is 56.28 percent. The minimum value, 17.37 percent, was reached in 1965 while the maximum of 86.02 percent was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.