Barbados Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Barbados's net migration was -87 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 24.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's net migration stood at -87 in 2025, a decline of +17 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -101 by 2026. Barbados ranked 126th globally.
Barbados has experienced significant fluctuations in net migration over the past 66 years. The country has seen its all-time peak in net migration occur in 2008, with a value of 526.00, likely driven by favorable economic conditions. Conversely, the all-time trough occurred in 1970, with a net outflow of -4,852.00, likely due to economic instability and limited job opportunities. In recent years, Barbados has continued to experience a net outflow, with a value of -87.00 in 2025, ranking it among the countries with the lowest net migration globally. This trend is comparable to that of Nauru, which also had a net outflow of -122.00 in 2025. The sustained net outflow may be attributed to various factors, including economic stagnation and limited job opportunities. A shift in the island's economy, particularly in the tourism and services sectors, could potentially alter this trajectory and lead to increased net migration in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -123 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -112 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -101 | - | - |
| 2025 | -87 | −17 | #126 |
| 2024 | -70 | +10 | #121 |
| 2023 | -80 | +0 | #113 |
| 2022 | -80 | −52 | #107 |
| 2021 | -28 | −28 | #120 |
| 2020 | 0 | +65 | #112 |
| 2019 | -65 | +0 | #117 |
| 2018 | -65 | +0 | #111 |
| 2017 | -65 | +0 | #110 |
| 2016 | -65 | +0 | #108 |
| 2015 | -65 | +0 | #124 |
| 2014 | -65 | +0 | #123 |
| 2013 | -65 | −1 | #119 |
| 2012 | -64 | −10 | #120 |
| 2011 | -54 | −18 | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's net migration was -87 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 24.3% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's net migration peaked at 526 in 2008.
The lowest net migration in Barbados was -4,852 in 1970.
Barbados ranks 126th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's net migration is projected to reach -101 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Barbados in 2025 was -87. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_net-migration,
title = {Barbados Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}