Barbados PPP Conversion Factor
PPP conversion factor, GDP PA.NUS.PPP
Barbados's ppp conversion factor was 2.07 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Barbados's ppp conversion factor stood at 2.07 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.07 by 2025. Barbados ranked 119th globally.
Barbados’ purchasing power parity (PPP) conversion factor rose from the all‑time trough of 1.68 in 1990 to a peak of 2.38 in 2021, before easing to 2.07 in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 119 worldwide out of 36 years of coverage. The post‑peak decline mirrors a broader slowdown in real income growth across many small open economies, while the current figure remains above Poland’s 2.03 and below Qatar’s 2.31, illustrating Barbados’ relative position among peers with comparable rank. The upward trajectory from the early 1990s reflected structural reforms and diversification of the services sector, yet the recent moderation suggests that external shocks, such as volatile tourism demand and global inflationary pressures, are tempering further gains. Continued investment in high‑value tourism and renewable energy, coupled with fiscal prudence, could sustain incremental improvements in the PPP conversion factor, potentially nudging the metric back toward its 2021 high.
Data & projection
| Year | PPP Conversion Factor | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.95 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.01 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.07 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.07 | −0.07 | #119 |
| 2024 | 2.14 | −0.02 | #75 |
| 2023 | 2.16 | −0.04 | #81 |
| 2022 | 2.20 | −0.19 | #81 |
| 2021 | 2.38 | +0.07 | #87 |
| 2020 | 2.32 | +0.12 | #88 |
| 2019 | 2.19 | +0.03 | #86 |
| 2018 | 2.16 | −0.04 | #85 |
| 2017 | 2.20 | +0.08 | #86 |
| 2016 | 2.12 | −0.01 | #87 |
| 2015 | 2.13 | −0.04 | #90 |
| 2014 | 2.17 | +0.03 | #91 |
| 2013 | 2.14 | +0.02 | #91 |
| 2012 | 2.12 | +0.10 | #92 |
| 2011 | 2.02 | −0.04 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw ppp conversion factor improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's ppp conversion factor was 2.07 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's ppp conversion factor peaked at 2.38 in 2021.
The lowest ppp conversion factor in Barbados was 1.68 in 1990.
Barbados ranks 119th globally in ppp conversion factor as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.PPP. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's ppp conversion factor is projected to reach 2.07 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The ppp conversion factor of Barbados in 2025 was 2.07. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_ppp-conversion-factor,
title = {Barbados PPP Conversion Factor},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/ppp-conversion-factor/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}