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BarbadosvsDominican Republic

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

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records 11,427,557, about 40.5× the other value.

Surface area

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records 146,839 km², about 341.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records $124.28 billion, about 16.6× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic11,427,557

The Dominican Republic’s population is about 40.5× that of Barbados, a difference of 11,145,090.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic146,839 km²

The Dominican Republic’s surface area is about 341× that of Barbados, a difference of 146,409 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic77.8 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 744% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 579 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic$124.28 billion · 2024

The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is about 16.6× that of Barbados, a difference of $116.78 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic$10,876 · 2024

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

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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 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.