Barbados GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Barbados's gdp per capita ppp was $23,184 in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Barbados's gdp per capita ppp stood at $23,184 in 2025, a decline of +$1,639 from 2024. The IMF projects $23,184 by 2025. Barbados ranked 86th globally.
Barbados’ GDP per‑capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from 5,961.67 in 1980 to 23,183.92 in 2025, placing the island nation 86th in the world. The ascent accelerated after the early 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 24,822.53 in 2024 before a modest decline the following year. This trajectory outpaces many small Caribbean economies yet remains slightly below peers such as Brazil, whose 2025 figure stands at 23,309.63, and Albania at 23,327.05, reflecting Barbados’ comparatively limited domestic market and reliance on tourism and offshore services. The 46‑year coverage shows a more than three‑fold increase, underscoring structural diversification and fiscal reforms that have bolstered productivity. Continued investment in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and higher‑value services could sustain the upward trend, while external shocks to tourism or global financial flows would be likely to reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $27,585 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $26,614 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $25,708 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $24,864 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $24,035 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $23,184 | - | - |
| 2025 | $23,184 | −$1,639 | #86 |
| 2024 | $24,823 | +$4,040 | #89 |
| 2023 | $23,660 | +$4,359 | #89 |
| 2022 | $22,193 | +$6,862 | #91 |
| 2021 | $17,683 | +$2,199 | #98 |
| 2020 | $16,555 | −$1,815 | #90 |
| 2019 | $19,971 | +$1,791 | #85 |
| 2018 | $19,777 | +$2,226 | #83 |
| 2017 | $18,437 | +$1,173 | #82 |
| 2016 | $19,176 | +$2,329 | #79 |
| 2015 | $19,186 | +$2,302 | #77 |
| 2014 | $18,595 | +$1,975 | #79 |
| 2013 | $19,032 | +$2,459 | #77 |
| 2012 | $19,605 | +$3,206 | #73 |
| 2011 | $20,316 | +$4,083 | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's gdp per capita ppp was $23,184 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $24,823 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Barbados was $5,962 in 1980.
Barbados ranks 86th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $23,184 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Barbados in 2025 was $23,184. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Barbados GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}