Bahrain’s population topped 1,234,596, with 568,424 Bahrainis and 666,172
expatriates, according to preliminary results of Census 2010.

This is an increase of 650,604, or 89.9 per cent, compared to 2001 census.

The ratio of Bahrainis decreased to 46 per cent, from 62 per cent in 2001 and non-Bahrain population jumped to 54 per cent, from 38 per cent.

Bahraini children (below 15 years), stood at 31.8 per cent, compared to 36.5 per cent. Elderly (65 years and above) were at 4.2 per cent, compared to 3.7 per cent. Those eligible for work (15-64) constituted 64 per cent, compared to 59.8 per cent, said a report in our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej.-TradeArabia News Service