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Barbados Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

2.26% +2.70pp (+612.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #122 Global Peak 38.92% (1974) Source World Bank

Barbados Inflation Rate (1967–2025)

Overview

Barbados's inflation rate stood at 2.26% in 2025, a rise of +2.70pp from 2024. The IMF projects 2.26% by 2025. Barbados ranked 122nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.40% - -
2029* IMF 2.42% - -
2028* IMF 2.39% - -
2027* IMF 2.36% - -
2026* IMF 2.54% - -
2025* IMF 2.26% - -
2025 2.26% +2.70pp #122
2024 -0.44% −3.63pp #3
2023 9.79% +5.43pp #150
2022 4.36% +2.83pp #35
2021 1.54% +0.89pp #30
2020 0.65% −1.07pp #62
2019 4.10% +1.12pp #150
2018 3.67% −0.75pp #134
2017 4.66% +3.15pp #146
2016 1.28% +2.39pp #95
2015 -1.11% −2.88pp #12
2014 1.77% −0.05pp #88
2013 1.81% −2.72pp #74
2012 4.53% −4.90pp #119
2011 9.43% +3.61pp #167
Show all years (1967-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's inflation rate?

Barbados's inflation rate was 2.26% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 612.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Barbados?

Barbados's inflation rate peaked at 38.92% in 1974.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Barbados?

The lowest inflation rate in Barbados was -1.27% in 1998.

How does Barbados rank in inflation rate?

Barbados ranks 122nd globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's inflation rate is projected to reach 2.26% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Barbados in 2025?

The inflation rate of Barbados in 2025 was 2.26%. This ranks 122nd in the world.

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