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BarbadosvsDominica

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

Barbados is higher

Barbados records 282,467, about 4.27× the other value.

Surface area

Dominica is higher

Dominica records 750 km², about 1.74× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Barbados is higher

Barbados records $7.50 billion, about 10.9× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇩🇲 Dominica66,205

Barbados’ population is 327% larger than that of Dominica, a difference of 216,262.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇩🇲 Dominica750 km²

Dominica’s surface area is 74% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 320 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇩🇲 Dominica88.3 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 644% higher than that of Dominica, a difference of 569 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇩🇲 Dominica$688.9 million · 2024

Barbados’ nominal GDP is 988% larger than that of Dominica, a difference of $6.81 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇩🇲 Dominica$10,405 · 2024

Barbados’ GDP per capita is 155% higher than that of Dominica, a difference of $16,140.

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

Roseau

Population

282,467

66,205

Surface area

430 km²

750 km²

Population density

657 /km²

88.3 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.50 billion · 2024

$688.9 million · 2024

GDP per capita

$26,545 · 2024

$10,405 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

Nationality

Barbadian

Dominican

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.bb

.dm

ISO codes

BB / BRB

DM / DMA

Time zone

America/Barbados

America/Dominica

Native name

Barbados

Dominica

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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 Dominica

Dominica, the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean, enchants visitors with its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and crystal‑clear waterfalls, offering a pristine paradise where biodiversity thrives.

Full Dominica profile →

Barbados & Dominica: 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 Dominica?

The capital of Dominica is Roseau.

What is the population of Dominica?

Dominica has a recorded population of approximately 66,205 people.

How big is Dominica?

Dominica covers an area of about 750 km².

What is the population density of Dominica?

Dominica has a population density of roughly 88.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Dominica?

Dominica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $688.9 million as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Dominica?

Dominica has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,405.

What currency is used in Dominica?

Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.

Where is Dominica located?

Dominica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Dominica called?

People from Dominica are referred to as Dominican.

What is the phone calling code for Dominica?

The international dialing code for Dominica is +1.

What is the internet domain for Dominica?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominica is .dm.

What time zone is Dominica in?

Dominica uses the America/Dominica time zone.

What is Dominica known for?

Dominica, the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean, enchants visitors with its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and crystal‑clear waterfalls, offering a pristine paradise where biodiversity thrives.