What Language Do They Speak in Barbados?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Barbados is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Barbados at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Barbadian |
| Capital | Bridgetown |
| Internet domain | .bb |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Barbados in context
- Barbados covers 430 km², making it the 184th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 623 people per km² ranks 10th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Barbados has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 267,800 people, Barbados holds about 0.7% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Barbados is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Barbados — FAQ
What language do they speak in Barbados?
The official language of Barbados is English.
How many official languages does Barbados have?
Barbados has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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