Barbados
Barbados
People: Barbadian
Barbados is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 267,800. Its capital city is Bridgetown, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Barbados has no land borders.
By the numbers, Barbados is the 175th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 184th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 623 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Barbados — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bridgetown |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 267,800 |
| Area | 430 km² |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar (BBD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1246 |
| Internet TLD | .bb |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BB / BRB |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barbados
What is the capital and currency of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown and the currency is the Barbadian dollar (BBD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Barbados?
The official language of Barbados is English.
What is the dialling code for Barbados?
The international dialling code for Barbados is +1246.
What side of the road does Barbados drive on?
Barbados drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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