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In 2026, Barbados' GDP per capita (PPP) is $26,408, an upper-middle income level. The economy is worth about $8 billion in total. Over the past five years it has grown at about 5.7% a year. Inflation is 2.3% and unemployment 6.8%. Government debt is 90% of GDP and falling. Its current account is in deficit, at 7.0% of GDP.
GDP per capita (PPP)
$26,408
GDP growth
+2.5%
Inflation rate
2.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
Barbados is an upper-middle income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $26,408. The economy has been growing rapidly, averaging 5.7% annually.