Most Densely Populated Country in the Middle East: Bahrain

Bahrain is the most densely populated country in the Middle East.

With a population of over 1.7 million on a land area of just 760 km², its density exceeds 2,200 people/km² – far higher than any other nation in the region (including city-states like Gaza, which is a territory, not a sovereign country).

This extreme density drives unique urban planning, housing, and resource challenges.