Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Bahrain

Bahrain: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -1.52 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.52
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
166th
of 188 countries
All-time high
3.06
in 1976
All-time low
-2.38
in 2021
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Bahrain, 1960–2023

-2024196019912023

Source: Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.

Analysis

In 2023, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Bahrain stood at -1.52.

That represents a change of up 10.4% on the previous year and down 121.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Bahrain peaked at 3.06 in 1976 and was at its lowest, -2.38, in 2021.

Bahrain ranks 166th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.0371 -1.78 2.15 10
1970s 0.398 -1.09 3.06 10
1980s 0.1124 -1.12 2.73 10
1990s 0.1602 -1.14 1.3 10
2000s -1 -1.8 -0.4729 10
2010s -1.1 -2.05 0.0999 10
2020s -1.69 -2.38 -1.16 4

Countries ranked near Bahrain

  1. 163 Libya -1.49 compare
  2. 164 Malta -1.5 compare
  3. 165 Qatar -1.52 compare
  4. 167 United Arab Emirates -1.55 compare
  5. 168 Portugal -1.58 compare
  6. 169 Yemen -1.58 compare

See the full ranking of 189 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Bahrain?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Bahrain was -1.52 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 3.06 in 1976.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was -2.38 in 2021.
How does Bahrain rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Bahrain ranks 166th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is down 121.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain data come from?
The figures come from Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html, published as part of Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index
Source
Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 12,095 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.