Barbados
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Bridgetown
282,623
430 km²
Barbadian dollar
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Barbados is located in Caribbean. Its capital is Bridgetown, and it has a population of 282,623 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 430 square kilometers (approximately 166 square miles). Its currency is Barbadian dollar. The population density is approximately 657 people per square kilometer.
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America/Barbados
Barbados at a glance
North America
657 / km²
430 km²
Approximately 166 mi² (square miles)
Bridgetown
Economy of Barbados
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Barbados
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has 282,623 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Barbados in square kilometers and square miles?
Barbados has a total area of 430 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 166 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Barbados?
The currency of Barbados is Barbadian dollar.