A new survey that aims to collect key data of Bahrain’s labour market was launched yesterday by the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA).
The 2026 Labour Force Survey will be conducted throughout this year until December, targeting a random sample of more than 8,000 households located across the four governorates.
“The study aims to collect comprehensive data on Bahrain’s labour market, including information on occupational structure and the economic activities of the employed population,” said an iGA statement yesterday.
“The data will be compiled according to the standards and recommendations of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), allowing for regional and international comparability.”
A comprehensive training programme was previously conducted by the government agency for the survey team to enhance their professional skills and fieldwork.
In addition, accredited researchers have been provided with identification cards and vests to help respondents identify them in their official capacities during the household visits.
They will also present an official letter signed by the iGA for participating households.
The survey will be carried out using a combination of face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews and electronic forms.
The nine field researchers who will conduct the survey throughout the year
A random sample of more than 2,000 households will be selected on a quarterly basis over the course of one year.
“The Labour Force Survey reflects the government’s vision and iGA’s commitment to the directives of Interior Minister and Ministerial Committee for Information and Communications Technology (MCICT) chairman General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa,” said iGA’s Statistics and Population Registry deputy chief executive officer Duaa Mohamed.
“Conducting these studies and surveys supports informed decision-making, policy development and the formulation of national plans and strategies to further advance the kingdom’s development.”
The survey will begin by contacting households selected randomly through a dedicated call centre via a unified national number for statistical surveys (17878070).
Ms Mohamed
This initial contact aims to introduce the survey, explain its objectives and arrange a suitable time for the household visit.
This will be followed by in-person visits by trained field researchers to complete the survey questionnaires.
In the final stage, a number of respondents will be contacted by phone for final reviews and verifications.
The iGA called upon the public to support this national project and welcomed all constructive feedback from participating households.
A dedicated page for the survey has been launched on the iGA’s official website at iga.gov.bh, where households can access information and view photos of the field researchers conducting the survey.
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