Barbados
Capital: Bridgetown
Population: 269,0901
Currency:
Barbadian dollar ($)
Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean, located in the Lesser Antilles, east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown, a major cultural and economic center. Barbados has a tropical climate and is known for its white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and rich colonial history. The country has a diversified economy, with tourism, financial services, and agriculture playing key roles. Formerly a British colony, Barbados became a republic in 2021, though it remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Growth Rate
0.028
%
Fertility Rate
1.708
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
10.613
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.2
years
Total Population in Barbados
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Barbados.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.283
(+0)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices (Barbados Statistical Service), Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Based on the 2021 Barbados Statistical Service report.