Population

BarbadosvsDominican Republic
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Dominican Republic is higher
Nominal GDP
Dominican Republic is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The Dominican Republic’s population is about 40.5× that of Barbados, a difference of 11,145,090.
Surface area
The Dominican Republic’s surface area is about 341× that of Barbados, a difference of 146,409 km².
Population density
Barbados’ population density is 744% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 579 /km².
Nominal GDP
The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is about 16.6× that of Barbados, a difference of $116.78 billion.
GDP per capita
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 144% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of $15,669.
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
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Barbados profile →About Dominican Republic
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 →Barbados & Dominican Republic: 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 Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
What is the population of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a recorded population of approximately 11,427,557 people.
How big is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic covers an area of about 146,839 km².
What is the population density of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a population density of roughly 77.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.28 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,876.
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP), with the symbol $.
Where is Dominican Republic located?
Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What is the native name of Dominican Republic?
The native name of Dominican Republic is República Dominicana.
What are people from Dominican Republic called?
People from Dominican Republic are referred to as Dominican.
What is the phone calling code for Dominican Republic?
The international dialing code for Dominican Republic is +1.
What is the internet domain for Dominican Republic?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominican Republic is .do.
What time zone is Dominican Republic in?
Dominican Republic uses the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
What is Dominican Republic known for?
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.