Barbados Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Barbados's birth rate was 11.0 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's birth rate stood at 11.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.0 by 2025. Barbados ranked 130th globally.
Barbados' birth rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the indicator experiencing a substantial decline from its all-time peak of 34.99 in 1960 to its current low of 11.05. This ranking places Barbados at the 130th position globally, closely mirroring the birth rates of Montenegro, which stands at 11.08, and other peer nations. The drastic reduction in birth rate, spanning over 65 years, reflects demographic shifts in the island nation, likely influenced by urbanization, improvements in living standards, and access to family planning resources. The country's birth rate has consistently trended downward since its peak in 1960, with no apparent reversal in this trajectory. A continued decline would imply that Barbados' population growth may be approaching a plateau, potentially necessitating adjustments in labor market policies and social welfare programs to accommodate an aging population.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.0 | −0.1 | #130 |
| 2023 | 11.2 | −0.1 | #82 |
| 2022 | 11.2 | −0.0 | #76 |
| 2021 | 11.3 | −0.0 | #70 |
| 2020 | 11.3 | −0.1 | #69 |
| 2019 | 11.4 | −0.1 | #66 |
| 2018 | 11.5 | −0.1 | #65 |
| 2017 | 11.6 | −0.1 | #63 |
| 2016 | 11.7 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2015 | 11.8 | −0.1 | #55 |
| 2014 | 11.9 | −0.1 | #54 |
| 2013 | 12.0 | −0.1 | #54 |
| 2012 | 12.2 | −0.3 | #52 |
| 2011 | 12.5 | −0.3 | #58 |
| 2010 | 12.8 | +0.0 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's birth rate was 11.0 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's birth rate peaked at 35.0 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Barbados was 11.0 in 2025.
Barbados ranks 130th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's birth rate is projected to reach 11.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Barbados in 2025 was 11.0. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_birth-rate,
title = {Barbados Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}