The current population of Barbados is 282,665 with an annual growth rate of 0.046%. Barbados has a population of 0.003% of the world's population.
| Population | 282,665 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 0.046% |
| Male | 135,537 (47.95%) |
| Female | 147,129 (52.05%) |
| Today Change | + 0 |
| Births today | 0 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 0 |
| Births in 2025 | 2,557 |
| Deaths in 2025 | 2,383 |
| Change in 2025 | + 106 (0.038%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282,376 | 184 | 0.065% | 282,560 |
| 2022 | 282,340 | -45 | -0.016% | 282,295 |
| 2023 | 282,296 | 79 | 0.028% | 282,375 |
| 2021 | 281,953 | 386 | 0.137% | 282,339 |
| 2020 | 281,443 | 509 | 0.181% | 281,952 |
| 2019 | 280,972 | 469 | 0.167% | 281,441 |
| 2018 | 280,449 | 522 | 0.186% | 280,971 |
| 2017 | 279,893 | 554 | 0.198% | 280,447 |
| 2016 | 279,302 | 589 | 0.211% | 279,891 |
| 2015 | 278,678 | 624 | 0.224% | 279,302 |
The net migration rate of Barbados in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -80, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | -80 |
| 2022 | -80 |
| 2021 | -28 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | -65 |
| 2018 | -65 |
| 2017 | -65 |
| 2016 | -65 |
| 2015 | -65 |
| 2014 | -65 |