Barbados GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Barbados's gdp per capita was $25,927 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's gdp per capita stood at $25,927 in 2025, a decline of +$618 from 2024. The IMF projects $25,927 by 2025. Barbados ranked 51st globally.
Barbados’ GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 346.58 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 26,544.87 in 2024, reflecting sustained structural transformation, diversification into tourism and offshore finance, and steady improvements in human capital. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 places the island at 25,926.58, ranking it 51st globally and positioning it just below Greece’s 27,169.69 and Croatia’s 26,957.85 while slightly ahead of Hungary’s 25,916.33. Over the 66‑year coverage period, per‑capita output has expanded by more than 75 times, outpacing many regional peers and underscoring the effectiveness of policy reforms undertaken since the 1990s. Nonetheless, the modest decline from the 2024 peak suggests sensitivity to external shocks such as climate‑related tourism disruptions and global financial volatility. Continued investment in renewable energy, digital services, and climate‑resilient infrastructure will be pivotal to sustaining the upward trajectory and potentially surpassing the 2024 high.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $32,700 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $31,219 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $29,811 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $28,472 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $27,175 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $25,927 | - | - |
| 2025 | $25,927 | −$618 | #51 |
| 2024 | $26,545 | +$3,378 | #54 |
| 2023 | $25,584 | +$3,959 | #56 |
| 2022 | $24,387 | +$6,110 | #59 |
| 2021 | $21,080 | +$3,128 | #62 |
| 2020 | $19,194 | −$962 | #61 |
| 2019 | $21,912 | +$2,258 | #60 |
| 2018 | $21,381 | +$2,071 | #61 |
| 2017 | $20,285 | +$1,580 | #61 |
| 2016 | $20,296 | +$1,690 | #57 |
| 2015 | $20,424 | +$1,489 | #55 |
| 2014 | $20,193 | +$1,299 | #63 |
| 2013 | $20,410 | +$1,827 | #60 |
| 2012 | $20,804 | +$1,910 | #58 |
| 2011 | $20,508 | +$2,132 | #61 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's gdp per capita was $25,927 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's gdp per capita peaked at $26,545 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita in Barbados was $347 in 1960.
Barbados ranks 51st globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's gdp per capita is projected to reach $25,927 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Barbados in 2025 was $25,927. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Barbados GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}