Total population in Barbados
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Barbados was 282,623 people, up from 282,467 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Barbados with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Barbados
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 282 623 |
| 2024 | 282 467 |
| 2023 | 282 336 |
| 2022 | 282 318 |
| 2021 | 282 146 |
| 2020 | 281 698 |
| 2019 | 281 207 |
| 2018 | 280 711 |
| 2017 | 280 171 |
| 2016 | 279 598 |
| 2015 | 278 990 |
| 2014 | 278 348 |
| 2013 | 277 665 |
| 2012 | 276 938 |
| 2011 | 276 139 |
| 2010 | 275 243 |
| 2009 | 274 122 |
| 2008 | 272 714 |
| 2007 | 271 288 |
| 2006 | 270 002 |
| 2005 | 268 706 |
| 2004 | 267 298 |
| 2003 | 265 776 |
| 2002 | 264 148 |
| 2001 | 262 426 |
| 2000 | 262 063 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.