Barbados Population Clock

Barbados population

282,918

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.06%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Barbados

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Barbados is 282,918, growing at an annual rate of 0.06%. That works out to a net change of approximately 0 people per day or 0 per hour.

The population change in Barbados is driven by three components: approximately 3,121 births per year and 2,909 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.06% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.71 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Barbados would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Barbados?

The current population of Barbados is approximately 282,918, growing at 0.06% per year.

How fast is the population of Barbados changing?

By approximately 0 people per day, or 0 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Barbados?

Yes. With approximately 3,121 births and 2,909 deaths per year, Barbados has a natural population increase of about 212 people annually.

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