January 7, Manama (BNA): The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the launch of the 2026 Labour Force Survey (LFS), which will be carried out from January to December 2026, as part of efforts to improve labor market indicators and develop the national data infrastructure.
iGA launches Labour Force Survey 2026
The study intends to gather extensive data on the Kingdom of Bahrain’s labor market, including details on occupational structure and the economic activities of the working people, by focusing on a random sample of over 8,000 households spread throughout the governorates. To enable regional and global comparability, the data will be assembled in accordance with the guidelines and norms of the International Labor Organization (ILO).
The Labour Force Survey, according to Duaa Sultan Mohamed, iGA’s Deputy Chief Executive for Statistics and Population Registry, reflects the government’s vision and iGA’s dedication to the orders of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communications Technology (MCICT). She added that carrying out these studies and surveys helps make well-informed decisions, build policies, and create national plans and strategies to enhance the growth of the Kingdom.
Using a single national number for statistical surveys (17878070), the Labour Force Survey Call Center will first contact the households chosen from the random survey sample. Introducing the survey, outlining its goals, and setting up a convenient time for the home visit are the goals of this first communication. Trained field researchers will then make in-person visits to finish the survey questionnaires. For final reviews and verifications, a number of responders will be called by phone in the last phase.
The iGA previously arranged a thorough training program for the survey crew to improve their professional abilities and fieldwork in order to guarantee high-quality and effective field implementation.
To enable them to be recognized in their official roles during the home visits, accredited researchers have been given identification cards and vests. Additionally, they will provide participating households with an official letter signed by the iGA. The iGA’s official website, iga.gov.bh, now has a dedicated survey page where households may view images of the field researchers conducting the survey and obtain information.
The iGA welcomes all helpful comments from participating households and urges the public to support this nationwide initiative.
