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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Dominican Republic’s population is about 40.5× that of Barbados, a difference of 11,145,090.
The Dominican Republic’s surface area is about 341× that of Barbados, a difference of 146,409 km².
Barbados’ population density is 744% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 579 /km².
The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is about 16.6× that of Barbados, a difference of $116.78 billion.
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 144% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of $15,669.
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Bridgetown
Santo Domingo
282,467
11,427,557
430 km²
146,839 km²
657 /km²
77.8 /km²
$7.50 billion · 2024
$124.28 billion · 2024
$26,545 · 2024
$10,876 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Dominican peso · DOP · $
Barbadian
Dominican
+1
+1
.bb
.do
BB / BRB
DO / DOM
America/Barbados
America/Santo_Domingo
Barbados
República Dominicana
| Measure | Barbados | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Santo Domingo |
| Population | 282,467 | 11,427,557 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 146,839 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 77.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $124.28 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $10,876 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | Dominican peso · DOP · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Dominican |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .do |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | DO / DOM |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Native name | Barbados | República Dominicana |
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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.
Full Barbados profile →The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two‑thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, is a vibrant nation where tropical landscapes, historic towns, and rhythmic music blend into a unique destination that dazzles both travelers and scholars alike.
Full Dominican Republic profile →The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
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.
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
Dominican Republic has a recorded population of approximately 11,427,557 people.
Dominican Republic covers an area of about 146,839 km².
Dominican Republic has a population density of roughly 77.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Dominican Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.28 billion as of 2024.
Dominican Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,876.
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP), with the symbol $.
Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Dominican Republic is República Dominicana.
People from Dominican Republic are referred to as Dominican.
The international dialing code for Dominican Republic is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominican Republic is .do.
Dominican Republic uses the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two‑thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, is a vibrant nation where tropical landscapes, historic towns, and rhythmic music blend into a unique destination that dazzles both travelers and scholars alike.