Barbados GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Barbados's gni per capita was $27,968 in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Barbados's gni per capita stood at $27,968 in 2025, a rise of +$2,828 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $27,968 by 2025. Barbados ranked 52nd globally.
Barbados’ gross national income per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 510.00 in 1963 to an all‑time peak of 27,968.00 in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 52 globally. Over the 64‑year span, the average annual increase exceeds 400 per capita, reflecting structural shifts toward services, tourism, and offshore financial activities that have outpaced many small‑state economies. The 2025 figure is only slightly below that of Portugal (28,712.00) and Puerto Rico (27,529.00), illustrating that Barbados now competes with middle‑income economies rather than its earlier low‑income peers. The sustained upward trajectory coincides with periods of fiscal consolidation, investment in human capital, and diversification away from sugar‑cane production, which anchored the early‑year trough. Future GNI per capita growth will depend on the resilience of the tourism sector to climate risks and the ability to attract high‑value services; continued diversification could preserve the positive trend while adverse shocks might stall progress.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $31,544 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $29,756 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $27,968 | - | - |
| 2025 | $27,968 | +$2,828 | #52 |
| 2024 | $25,140 | +$180 | #49 |
| 2023 | $24,960 | +$660 | #52 |
| 2022 | $24,300 | +$4,420 | #52 |
| 2021 | $19,880 | +$1,140 | #56 |
| 2020 | $18,740 | −$1,780 | #56 |
| 2019 | $20,520 | +$610 | #54 |
| 2018 | $19,910 | +$540 | #52 |
| 2017 | $19,370 | +$170 | #50 |
| 2016 | $19,200 | +$50 | #49 |
| 2015 | $19,150 | −$580 | #50 |
| 2014 | $19,730 | +$170 | #50 |
| 2013 | $19,560 | −$180 | #50 |
| 2012 | $19,740 | +$1,850 | #48 |
| 2011 | $17,890 | +$710 | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's gni per capita was $27,968 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's gni per capita peaked at $27,968 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Barbados was $510 in 1963.
Barbados ranks 52nd globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's gni per capita is projected to reach $27,968 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Barbados in 2025 was $27,968. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_gni-per-capita,
title = {Barbados GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}