Barbados' Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 7.1 billion in 2024.
Nominal GDP of USD 7.1 billion in 2024.
GDP per capita of USD 24,398 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 24,398 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.9% in the decade to 2024. To read more about GDP growth in Barbados, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Barbados's fiscal surplus averaged 1.7% of GDP in the decade to 2024. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 40.7% in the decade to 2023. Go to our Barbados inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Barbados's monetary policy rate ended 2017 at 7.35%, up from 2.96% a decade earlier. See our Barbados monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2014 to end-2024 the Barbados dollar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Barbados dollar, click here.
Barbados Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.32 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 3 expert analysts.
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Barbados Economic Indicators
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (million) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| GDP per Capita (USD) | 17,946 | 18,254 | 21,652 | 23,084 | 24,398 |
| GDP (LCU bn) | 10.3 | 10.6 | 12.5 | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | -10.7 | 2.1 | 18.6 | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | -13.7 | -0.2 | 16.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -0.9 | -0.8 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 138 | 122 | 114 | 111 | 103 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.5 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Exchange Rate (BBD per USD, eop) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.02 | 2.02 |
| Exchange Rate (LCU per USD, aop) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.01 | 2.02 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -0.3 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.3 |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -4.9 | -10.3 | -9.9 | -8.5 | -4.5 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD bn) | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | - |
| International Reserves (USD bn) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 | - |