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Barbados Population

Barbados Population

The island state of Barbados is among the Caribbean’s most prosperous states. Tourism has bypassed the sugar industry as a basis for the country’s economy.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Bridgetown
  • Ethnic groups: African origin 92.4%, European origin 2.7%, African + European origin 3.1%, East Indians 1.3%, other 0.5% (2010)
  • Language: English
  • Religion: Protestants 66.4%, Roman Catholic 3.8%, other Christians 5.4%, other 2.5%, none/unspecified 21.9% (2010)
  • Population: 286 000 (2017)
  • Area: 430 Km2
  • Currency: dollar
  • GNP per capita: 18 065 PPP $
  • National Day: November 30th

The population of Barbados was estimated at 284 644 (World Bank 2013), with an estimated annual population growth of 0.5%. Life expectancy at birth is 77.6 for women and 72.8 for men. Growth has been low since the 1960s, partly due to emigration. About 90% of the population is of African origin, most descendants of slaves who were transported to the island as laborers on the sugar plantations in the 17th and 18th centuries. 4% are of European, most British descent, the others are of mixed origin.

Barbados is the most densely populated of the Caribbean countries, with over 640 people per km2. Biggest city is the capital Bridgetown.

Population of Barbados by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 287,264 0.120% 668.3139 183
2019 286,914 0.130% 667.5000 183
2018 286,530 0.140% 666.6070 182
2017 286,121 0.150% 665.6558 181
2016 285,685 0.160% 664.6419 181
2015 285,213 0.220% 663.5442 181
2010 282,020 0.420% 656.1186 181
2005 276,212 0.350% 642.6116 181
2000 271,404 0.420% 631.4302 180
1995 265,844 0.380% 618.5000 178
1990 260,825 0.360% 606.8279 175
1985 256,152 0.310% 595.9605 175
1980 252,283 0.500% 586.9628 171
1975 246,043 0.600% 572.4512 171
1970 238,785 0.290% 555.5721 169
1965 235,302 0.380% 547.4721 167
1960 230,869 0.340% 537.1628 166
1955 227,027 1.490% 528.2279 165
1950 210,881 0.000% 490.6791 164

Major Cities in Barbados by Population

Rank City Population
1 Bridgetown 98,400
2 Speightstown 3,523
3 Oistins 2,174
4 Bathsheba 1,654
5 Holetown 1,239
6 Crane 824
7 Greenland 512

Religion

Barbados has more than 90 different registered religious communities. About 70% of the population is Christian. The largest religious community is the Anglican Church with approximately 40%, followed by Pentecostal friends, Methodists, various Protestant churches and Catholics. There are small minorities of Jews, Muslims and Hindus.

Language

The official language is English.

Read more:

  • Barbados Airports
  • Where is Barbados Located?
  • Barbados Facts
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  • Embassies of Barbados
  • What is the Capital of Barbados? Bridgetown
  • Barbados Flag and Meaning
  • Barbados Major Exports
  • Barbados Major Imports
  • Barbados Import Restrictions
  • Barbados Major Trade Partners
  • List of Foreign Embassies in Barbados
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