In 2032, approximately 97,000 were women between 15 and 64 years old. The youngest age range - from 0 to 14 years - is the only one where the male population exceeds that of women.

The total population of Barbados was estimated at about 291 thousand people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the total population rose by approximately 39 thousand people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around four thousand people, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in Barbados was reported at 65.4 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population ages 15-64, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Barbados was reported at 657 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Barbados BB: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.128 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.155 % for 2022. Barbados BB: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.301 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.538 % in 1978 and a record low of -0.001 % in 1989. Barbados BB: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Barbados – Table BB.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.;Weighted average;

Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) in Barbados was reported at 6.8253 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2022, the population density in Barbados remained nearly unchanged at around 656.55 inhabitants per square kilometer. Still, the population density reached its highest value in the observed period in 2022. Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total land area, to show the average number of people living there per square kilometer of land.Find more key insights for the population density in countries like Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Population, male (% of total population) in Barbados was reported at 47.94 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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Barbados BB: Population: Total data was reported at 282,336.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 282,318.000 Person for 2022. Barbados BB: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 259,820.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 282,336.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 230,893.000 Person in 1960. Barbados BB: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Barbados – Table BB.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

The annual population growth in Barbados decreased by 0.1 percentage points (-166.67 percent) compared to the previous year. Therefore, the population growth in Barbados saw its lowest number in that year with 0.01 percent. Population growth refers to the annual change in population, and is based on the balance between birth and death rates, as well as migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Barbados BB: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.642 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.713 % for 2022. Barbados BB: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 3.539 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.862 % in 2019 and a record low of 3.099 % in 1980. Barbados BB: Population: Male: Ages 55-59: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Barbados – Table BB.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 55 to 59 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Barbados from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the population of Barbados was 38.2 years.

Barbados BB: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 68.575 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.676 % for 2022. Barbados BB: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 63.290 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.853 % in 2018 and a record low of 59.898 % in 1980. Barbados BB: Rural Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Barbados – Table BB.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Weighted average;

Over 191 thousand inhabitants in Barbados were aged between 15 and 64 as of 2020. In recent years, this age population group has been continuously decreasing. The number of inhabitants in the age range above 65 years has shown the highest growth over the last decade, whereas the segment below 15 years of age has also decreased.

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in Barbados was reported at 6.1039 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Barbados: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2023 is 0.28 million, unchanged from 0.28 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Barbados from 1960 to 2023 is 0.26 million. The minimum value, 0.23 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.28 million was recorded in 2011.

Historical dataset showing total population for Barbados by year from 1950 to 2025.

School age population, upper secondary education, male (number) in Barbados was reported at 3859 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population of the official age for upper secondary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Barbados was reported at 66.21 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Barbados - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.