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Barbados

11:06:23 AM · October 2, 2026
America/Barbados · UTC-04:00
☁️ 31.3°C · Overcast · 💧 58% · 💨 21.8 km/h
BB BRB Latin America & Caribbean
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Barbados Country Statistics

Explore Barbados population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Barbados.

Barbados Population

The population of Barbados is 282,623 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 0.06%.

Barbados GDP

The total GDP of Barbados is $8.02B in the latest available data.

Barbados GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Barbados is 2.70%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Barbados GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Barbados is $28,365 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Barbados Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Barbados.

  • Birth rate 11.12
  • Death rate 10.23
  • Life expectancy 76.3 years
  • Population growth 0.06%

Barbados Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Barbados.

  • Literacy rate 99.3%
  • Internet users 70.4%

Barbados Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Barbados.

  • Inflation 0.85%
  • Unemployment 6.5%

Barbados Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Barbados.

  • Renewable energy 5.5%
  • Energy consumption 1,478.13
  • CO₂ emissions 2.5235
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Barbados.

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Population
282,623
reference year 2025
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GDP
$8.02B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$28,365
per person
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GDP Growth
2.70%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
76.3
years
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Internet Users
70.4%
of population
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Literacy Rate
99.3%
literacy
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Inflation
0.85%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 11.12
Death Rate 10.23
Population Growth 0.06%
Poverty Rate 25.7%
Unemployment 6.5%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level High income
Agricultural Land 23.3%
Renewable Energy 5.5%
Energy Consumption 1,478.13
CO₂ Emissions 2.5235
EDUCATION DATA

Barbados Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Barbados.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 50.8% (2025)
Education Expenditure 3.6% (2024)
TOURISM DATA

Barbados Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Barbados.

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International Tourist Arrivals 704.3K 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Barbados Banking Information

Central banking information for Barbados.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Barbados
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Barbados
ISO Code BB
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Barbados Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Barbados.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Barbados.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Barbados from 2000 onward.

Population 282,623 people · 2025
GDP Growth 2.70 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 28,365 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 0.85 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 5.40 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 11.12 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 2.523 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 282,623 2.70 28,365 0.85 — — —
2024 282,467 3.37 26,897 1.45 — 11.12 2.523
2023 282,336 1.81 25,584 3.19 5.40 11.17 2.446
2022 282,318 15.95 24,393 — 5.87 11.25 2.440
2021 282,147 8.02 21,084 — 7.44 11.29 2.309
2020 281,698 -17.41 19,181 — 6.73 11.33 2.388
2019 281,207 0.24 21,929 1.68 5.67 11.45 3.089
2018 280,711 -0.25 21,378 3.11 5.83 11.54 2.772
2017 280,171 0.65 20,871 4.66 6.00 11.63 2.434
2016 279,598 1.42 20,311 1.28 6.19 11.71 2.764
2015 278,990 -0.77 20,429 -1.11 6.09 11.80 2.579
2014 278,348 0.81 20,424 1.77 6.10 11.91 2.396
2013 277,665 0.20 20,384 1.81 6.48 12.03 2.632
2012 276,938 -2.86 19,811 4.53 6.85 12.15 2.324
2011 276,139 -0.07 20,146 9.43 6.06 12.46 2.459
2010 275,243 -8.08 19,723 5.82 5.97 12.77 2.981
2009 274,123 -5.02 16,295 3.64 6.30 12.76 2.914
2008 272,714 0.63 17,566 8.11 5.74 12.76 2.905
2007 271,288 2.08 17,235 4.03 5.37 12.85 2.476
2006 270,002 6.07 15,620 7.31 5.90 12.55 2.585
2005 268,706 3.96 14,214 6.08 6.14 12.91 2.403
2004 267,298 1.41 12,886 1.39 6.71 13.47 2.360
2003 265,776 2.18 12,076 1.62 6.17 14.04 2.398
2002 264,148 0.79 11,760 0.13 5.41 14.22 2.295
2001 262,425 -2.37 11,640 2.58 5.10 15.05 2.153
2000 262,063 4.45 11,675 2.44 4.93 15.15 2.244
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Barbados

Capital Bridgetown
Region Latin America & Caribbean
Subregion —
ISO Code BRB
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