Bahrain’s construction output contracted by an estimated 0.2% in real terms in 2020 as the industry faced disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and movement restrictions to prevent its spread.However,
driven by investments in infrastructure, oil and gas and in renewables, the industry is expected to recover in 2021 with an expected real growth rate of 2.1%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The kingdom’s construction industry is expected to grow at an average rate of 4.3% between 2022 and 2025, stated GlobalData in its report, ‘Construction in Bahrain – Key trends and opportunities to 2025.’
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