Rank #17 by World Population
🇧🇧Barbados
Barbados has a population of 282,336, ranking #17 in the world. The capital is Bridgetown. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
282,336
Population
#17
World Rank
76.2
Life Expectancy
$25,584
GDP Per Capita
Barbados, #17 by world population
Barbados Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Barbados had a population of 230,893 in 1960 and 282,467 in 2024, a 22.3% growth over 64 years. The peak was 282,467 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
282,467
Population (2024)
230,893
Population (1960)
282,467
Peak (2024)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 230,893 |
| 1961 | 233,148 |
| 1962 | 235,224 |
| 1963 | 237,557 |
| 1964 | 239,958 |
| 1965 | 242,417 |
| 1966 | 244,996 |
| 1967 | 247,091 |
| 1968 | 248,540 |
| 1969 | 249,444 |
| 1970 | 249,387 |
| 1971 | 249,168 |
| 1972 | 249,658 |
| 1973 | 250,322 |
| 1974 | 250,777 |
| 1975 | 251,175 |
| 1976 | 251,442 |
| 1977 | 251,626 |
| 1978 | 251,551 |
| 1979 | 251,269 |
| 1980 | 251,524 |
| 1981 | 252,270 |
| 1982 | 253,095 |
| 1983 | 253,992 |
| 1984 | 254,920 |
| 1985 | 255,820 |
| 1986 | 256,618 |
| 1987 | 257,279 |
| 1988 | 257,763 |
| 1989 | 258,109 |
| 1990 | 258,582 |
| 1991 | 259,373 |
| 1992 | 260,267 |
| 1993 | 261,027 |
| 1994 | 261,620 |
| 1995 | 262,039 |
| 1996 | 262,284 |
| 1997 | 262,392 |
| 1998 | 262,436 |
| 1999 | 262,517 |
| 2000 | 262,063 |
| 2001 | 262,425 |
| 2002 | 264,148 |
| 2003 | 265,776 |
| 2004 | 267,298 |
| 2005 | 268,706 |
| 2006 | 270,002 |
| 2007 | 271,288 |
| 2008 | 272,714 |
| 2009 | 274,123 |
| 2010 | 275,243 |
| 2011 | 276,139 |
| 2012 | 276,938 |
| 2013 | 277,665 |
| 2014 | 278,348 |
| 2015 | 278,990 |
| 2016 | 279,598 |
| 2017 | 280,171 |
| 2018 | 280,711 |
| 2019 | 281,207 |
| 2020 | 281,698 |
| 2021 | 282,147 |
| 2022 | 282,318 |
| 2023 | 282,336 |
| 2024 | 282,467 |
Demographics
| Population | 282,336 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.01% |
| Urban Population | 59.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.71 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 9.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$25,584
GDP Per Capita
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
Health & Education
5.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.96
Physicians per 1,000
3.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
9.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
69.1%
Internet Users
112
Mobile Subs per 100
656.6
People per km2
-80
Net Migration
Environment
14.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
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Barbados in global context
Barbados is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados has a population of 282,336, ranking #17 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.01%.
Life expectancy in Barbados is 76.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 9.4 per 1,000 live births.
Barbados's GDP per capita is $25,584. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
59.4% of Barbados's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 656.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Barbados is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.