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Barbados became a republic in November 2021, removing the British monarch as head of state while remaining in the Commonwealth.
Barbados
Barbados
Population, GDP, and key facts about Barbados — updated for 2026.
Capital · BRIDGETOWNContinent · AMERICASISO · BRB
Barbados quick facts
- Population
- 282,467
- Area
- 430 km²
- Population density
- 657 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 7.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 26.9K
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Currency
- Barbadian dollar ($, BBD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 736.7/month · $ 1,473/month (2024)
- Language
- English
Barbados at human scale
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Compare Barbados with any country →Barbados's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 91%Renewables · 9%
- Oil88%
- Solar9%
- Natural gas3%
Share of Barbados's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Barbados
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is Barbados's population?
Barbados has a population of 282,467.
What is Barbados's GDP per capita?
Barbados's GDP per capita is US$ 26.9K.
What is the currency of Barbados?
The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian dollar (BBD).
What is the minimum wage in Barbados?
Barbados's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 736.7 per month (as of 2024) — $ 1,473 per month in local currency.
Is Barbados bigger than St. Lucia?
St. Lucia is about 1.4× the size of Barbados by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.