Barbados Live GDP
$5,195,093,462
GDP Added Today
$12,329,079
Barbados GDP (2026)
LiveBarbados has a diversified Caribbean economy driven by tourism, financial services, international business, construction, and renewable energy. High-quality tourism infrastructure and a stable business environment continue to support long-term economic development. This page provides Barbados GDP statistics, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.50%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$29,020
vs 2025
โฒ +$1,526
Global Rank (Nominal)
#160
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Barbados GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$8.48B
Lowest GDP
$1.11B
Average Growth
1.07%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
15.90%
Weakest Growth
-17.40%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Barbados
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Barbados's GDP in 2026 is $8.48B.
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It ranks #160 among 218 countries.
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Barbados contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $29,020 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.50% in 2026.
Historical Data
Barbados GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $8,483,000,000 | 2.50% | $29,020 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2025 | $8,017,000,000 | 2.70% | $27,494 | 0.01% | #154 |
| 2024 | $7,598,000,000 | 3.40% | $26,076 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2023 | $7,223,000,000 | 1.80% | $24,877 | 0.01% | #164 |
| 2022 | $6,887,000,000 | 15.90% | $23,799 | 0.01% | #164 |
| 2021 | $5,949,000,000 | 8.00% | $20,611 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2020 | $5,403,000,000 | -17.40% | $18,768 | 0.01% | #166 |
| 2019 | $6,167,000,000 | 0.20% | $21,474 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2018 | $6,001,000,000 | -0.30% | $20,950 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2017 | $5,847,000,000 | 0.70% | $20,465 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2016 | $5,679,000,000 | 1.40% | $19,927 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2015 | $5,700,000,000 | -0.80% | $20,054 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2014 | $5,685,000,000 | 0.80% | $20,061 | 0.01% | #163 |
| 2013 | $5,660,000,000 | 0.20% | $20,035 | 0.01% | #162 |
| 2012 | $5,487,000,000 | -2.90% | $19,484 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2011 | $5,563,000,000 | -0.10% | $19,826 | 0.01% | #159 |
| 2010 | $5,429,000,000 | -2.20% | $19,418 | 0.01% | #156 |
| 2009 | $5,351,000,000 | -4.80% | $19,214 | 0.01% | #153 |
| 2008 | $5,708,000,000 | 0.70% | $20,581 | 0.01% | #152 |
| 2007 | $5,572,000,000 | 2.30% | $20,178 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2006 | $4,969,000,000 | 5.70% | $18,066 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2005 | $4,451,000,000 | 4.00% | $16,245 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2004 | $3,966,000,000 | 1.40% | $14,524 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2003 | $3,676,000,000 | 2.20% | $13,503 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2002 | $3,554,000,000 | 0.80% | $13,092 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2001 | $3,494,000,000 | -2.40% | $12,907 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2000 | $3,499,000,000 | 4.50% | $12,967 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 1999 | $3,392,000,000 | 0.30% | $12,615 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 1998 | $3,230,000,000 | 3.70% | $12,055 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 1997 | $2,818,000,000 | 4.70% | $10,557 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 1996 | $2,657,000,000 | 4.00% | $9,993 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 1995 | $2,481,000,000 | 2.00% | $9,365 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 1994 | $2,354,000,000 | 2.00% | $8,915 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1993 | $2,257,000,000 | 0.80% | $8,580 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1992 | $2,129,000,000 | -5.70% | $8,121 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1991 | $2,211,000,000 | -3.90% | $8,462 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1990 | $2,202,000,000 | -3.30% | $8,456 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1989 | $2,195,000,000 | 3.60% | $8,461 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1988 | $1,983,000,000 | 3.50% | $7,672 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1987 | $1,865,000,000 | 2.60% | $7,239 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1986 | $1,693,000,000 | 5.10% | $6,596 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1985 | $1,542,000,000 | 1.10% | $6,027 | 0.01% | #115 |
| 1984 | $1,474,000,000 | 3.60% | $5,775 | 0.01% | #112 |
| 1983 | $1,352,000,000 | 0.50% | $5,312 | 0.01% | #116 |
| 1982 | $1,274,000,000 | -4.90% | $5,017 | 0.01% | #117 |
| 1981 | $1,219,000,000 | -1.90% | $4,816 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1980 | $1,108,000,000 | 4.40% | $4,391 | 0.01% | #122 |
Barbados GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,955,000,000 | 2.20% | $30,556 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2028 | $9,375,000,000 | 2.00% | $31,909 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2029 | $9,811,000,000 | 2.00% | $33,309 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2030 | $10,268,000,000 | 2.00% | $34,772 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2031 | $10,750,000,000 | 2.00% | $36,314 | 0.01% | #149 |
Barbados Economy Overview
Barbados has a diversified island economy supported by tourism, financial services, international business, construction, education, and transportation. Tourism generates substantial foreign exchange through hotels, cruise tourism, restaurants, and leisure services.
International banking, insurance, information technology, healthcare, and business outsourcing strengthen the service economy. Renewable energy, food processing, retail, telecommunications, and professional services continue expanding alongside infrastructure modernization.
Barbados GDP Outlook
Barbados' economic outlook is supported by tourism recovery, financial services, renewable energy, and expanding digital industries. Luxury tourism, business outsourcing, education, healthcare, and international investment may continue supporting economic diversification. Climate resilience projects and infrastructure improvements could strengthen long-term sustainability. Hurricane risks, external tourism demand, public debt, imported inflation, and global economic conditions remain important uncertainties.