Barbados

"An eastern Caribbean island nation known for its rum production, cricket passion, and coral stone architecture."

Caribbean
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Bridgetown

1.31°, -59.62°

Official Languages

English

Population

282.34K

Total Area

430 km²

Population Density

656.6 people per km²

Currency

Barbadian dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#172
282,336

Total Population+0%

2023
#73
76.2 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#172
31.4%

Urban Population

2023
#120
1.71

Fertility Rate

2023
#93
80%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#153
$6.7B

GDP+4.1%

2023
#44
$23.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#3
-0.5%

Inflation

2024
#123
7.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#71
34.1

Gini Index

2016

Frequently Asked Questions About Barbados

What is the capital of Barbados?

Barbados's capital city is Bridgetown.

What is the population of Barbados?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Barbados is approximately 282.34K people. This makes it the 172nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Barbados?

Barbados spans a total area of approximately 430 square kilometers (166.02 square miles).

Which continent is Barbados in?

Barbados is located in Americas, specifically within the Caribbean subregion.

What is the GDP of Barbados?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Barbados is approximately $6.72B USD. This ranks Barbados as the 153rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.