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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Barbados

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population282.62K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$8.02B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$28.36K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.32024 · yearsInternet use70.4%2024 · % of populationForest area14.7%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
4.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Barbados2023 · 4.4%
01.73.45.16.81960199320252001: 6.8%2002: 6.4%2003: 6%2004: 5.3%2005: 4.7%2006: 4.1%2007: 3.6%2008: 3.1%2009: 2.6%2010: 2.5%2011: 2.5%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 2.5%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.8%2020: 3.4%2021: 4%2022: 4.2%2023: 4.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Barbados in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Bridgetown
Country code
BRB

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