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BarbadosvsCuba

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 38.9× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 255.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 14.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783

Cuba’s population is about 38.9× that of Barbados, a difference of 10,697,316.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²

Cuba’s surface area is about 256× that of Barbados, a difference of 109,450 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 557% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 557 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020

Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 14.3× that of Barbados, a difference of $99.85 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020

Barbados’ GDP per capita is 176% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $16,940.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bridgetown

Havana

Population

282,467

10,979,783

Surface area

430 km²

109,880 km²

Population density

657 /km²

99.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.50 billion · 2024

$107.35 billion · 2020

GDP per capita

$26,545 · 2024

$9,605 · 2020

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$

Cuban peso · CUP · $

Nationality

Barbadian

Cuban

Phone code

+1

+53

Internet domain

.bb

.cu

ISO codes

BB / BRB

CU / CUB

Time zone

America/Barbados

America/Havana

Native name

Barbados

Cuba

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About Barbados

Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.

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About Cuba

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

Full Cuba profile →

Barbados & Cuba: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Barbados?

The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.

What is the population of Barbados?

Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.

How big is Barbados?

Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².

What is the population density of Barbados?

Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Barbados?

Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Barbados?

Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.

What currency is used in Barbados?

Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.

Where is Barbados located?

Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Barbados called?

People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.

What is the phone calling code for Barbados?

The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.

What is the internet domain for Barbados?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.

What time zone is Barbados in?

Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.

What is Barbados known for?

Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.

What is the capital of Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.

How big is Cuba?

Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².

What is the population density of Cuba?

Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cuba?

Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.

What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?

Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.

Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cuba called?

People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.

What is the phone calling code for Cuba?

The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.

What is the internet domain for Cuba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.

What is Cuba known for?

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.