Barbados

Country in Americas

In brief

Population: 282.6K (2025). World rank 179 of 216; in Americas, 30 of 46. Area: 430 km². World rank 206 of 249; in Americas, 40 of 56. GDP: $8B (2025). World rank 159 of 210; in Americas, 29 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: population 279K → 282.6K, GDP $5.7B → $8B, and GDP per person $20,429 → $28,365.

State

Official name: Barbados
Local name: Barbados
Capital: Bridgetown
Region: Americas
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 282,623 2025
Area: 430 km²
GDP: $8B 2025
GDP per person: $28,365 2025
Life expectancy: 76.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +1246
Emergency numbers: 211, 311, 511, 911
Driving side: Left
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 115 V