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By 2026, Barbados is projected to be home to 282,724 people. That is up 35% from 209,917 in 1950. Its population is essentially flat, holding near zero growth. People are packed in tightly, at 657 people/km², among the most crowded places on Earth. Half the population is younger than 39.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 44.3 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 92 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 194,698 (-31% from 2026).
Total population
282,724
Density
657 people/km²
Median age
39.7 years
Growth rate
+0.03%
Barbados' population holds roughly steady. The sex ratio of 92 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 40 in 2026 to 44 by 2050. Population density is high at 657 people per km². UN projections show a decline to 194.7K by 2100.