What is the Population of Barbados?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Barbados has a population of approximately 267,800 people, making it the 175th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 430 km², the population density is roughly 623 people per km².
| Population | 267,800 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 175th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 430 km² |
| Population density | 623 / km² |
| Demonym | Barbadian |
Curious about Barbados?
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We are also a member of the CJ Affiliate and AWIN affiliate networks. Links below are affiliate links.
Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | 267,800 | 175th |
| Bahamas | 398,165 | 172nd |
| Iceland | 391,810 | 173rd |
| Vanuatu | 321,409 | 174th |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 209,607 | 176th |
| Samoa | 205,557 | 177th |
| Saint Lucia | 184,100 | 178th |
Barbados in context
- Barbados covers 430 km², making it the 184th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
Population of Barbados — FAQ
What is the population of Barbados?
The population of Barbados is approximately 267,800 (268,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Barbados in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Barbados at approximately 267,800 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Barbados is the 175th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Barbados?
Approximately 267,800 people live in Barbados, making it the 175th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Barbados rank by population?
Barbados is the 175th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Barbados?
Barbados has a population density of roughly 623 people per km², based on a land area of 430 km².
This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Last updated: