Barbados Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Barbados's consumer price index was 180.46 in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Barbados's consumer price index stood at 180.46 in 2025, a rise of +10.32 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 180.46 by 2025. Barbados ranked 75th globally.
Barbados' Consumer Price Index has experienced a significant increase over the past 58 years, with the latest reading standing at 180.46, ranking 75th globally. This value represents the highest point in the country's CPI history, surpassing the 6.14 recorded in 1966, which marked the lowest point. The country's economic trajectory has been influenced by its tourism-driven economy, which has historically been sensitive to external economic shocks. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Barbados' CPI growth is comparable to that of Mauritius, where the index stands at 182.01. On the other hand, the CPI in Poland, which has a more diversified economy, has been relatively stable at 179.17. As the global economy continues to navigate the challenges of rising inflation, Barbados' CPI is likely to remain under pressure, potentially influenced by changes in global energy prices and the country's reliance on imports. A sustained decline in global energy prices could mitigate some of the upward pressure on the CPI, potentially altering its trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 195.48 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 187.97 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 180.46 | - | - |
| 2025 | 180.46 | +10.32 | #75 |
| 2024 | 170.14 | −0.75 | #100 |
| 2023 | 170.89 | +15.24 | #110 |
| 2022 | 155.65 | +21.56 | #108 |
| 2019 | 134.09 | +5.28 | #109 |
| 2018 | 128.81 | +4.56 | #106 |
| 2017 | 124.25 | +5.53 | #103 |
| 2016 | 118.71 | +1.50 | #95 |
| 2015 | 117.21 | −1.32 | #97 |
| 2014 | 118.53 | +2.06 | #112 |
| 2013 | 116.47 | +2.08 | #123 |
| 2012 | 114.39 | +4.96 | #144 |
| 2011 | 109.43 | +9.43 | #160 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +5.50 | #38 |
| 2009 | 94.50 | +3.32 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's consumer price index was 180.46 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's consumer price index peaked at 180.46 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Barbados was 6.14 in 1966.
Barbados ranks 75th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's consumer price index is projected to reach 180.46 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Barbados in 2025 was 180.46. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_consumer-price-index,
title = {Barbados Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}