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BarbadosvsGrenada

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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 2.41× the other value.

Surface area

Barbados is higher

Barbados records 430 km², about 1.26× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Barbados is higher

Barbados records $7.50 billion, about 5.47× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇬🇩 Grenada117,207

Barbados’ population is 141% larger than that of Grenada, a difference of 165,260.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇬🇩 Grenada340 km²

Barbados’ surface area is 26% larger than that of Grenada, a difference of 90 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇬🇩 Grenada345 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 91% higher than that of Grenada, a difference of 312 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇬🇩 Grenada$1.37 billion · 2024

Barbados’ nominal GDP is 447% larger than that of Grenada, a difference of $6.13 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇬🇩 Grenada$11,705 · 2024

Barbados’ GDP per capita is 127% higher than that of Grenada, a difference of $14,840.

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

St. George's

Population

282,467

117,207

Surface area

430 km²

340 km²

Population density

657 /km²

345 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.50 billion · 2024

$1.37 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$26,545 · 2024

$11,705 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

Nationality

Barbadian

Grenadian

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.bb

.gd

ISO codes

BB / BRB

GD / GRD

Time zone

America/Barbados

America/Grenada

Native name

Barbados

Grenada

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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 Grenada

Grenada, known as the "Island of Spice," is a lush Caribbean nation celebrated for its fragrant nutmeg plantations, vibrant festivals, and welcoming hospitality, offering travelers a blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

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Barbados & Grenada: 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 Grenada?

The capital of Grenada is St. George's.

What is the population of Grenada?

Grenada has a recorded population of approximately 117,207 people.

How big is Grenada?

Grenada covers an area of about 340 km².

What is the population density of Grenada?

Grenada has a population density of roughly 345 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Grenada?

Grenada has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.37 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Grenada?

Grenada has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,705.

What currency is used in Grenada?

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

Where is Grenada located?

Grenada is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Grenada called?

People from Grenada are referred to as Grenadian.

What is the phone calling code for Grenada?

The international dialing code for Grenada is +1.

What is the internet domain for Grenada?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Grenada is .gd.

What time zone is Grenada in?

Grenada uses the America/Grenada time zone.

What is Grenada known for?

Grenada, known as the "Island of Spice," is a lush Caribbean nation celebrated for its fragrant nutmeg plantations, vibrant festivals, and welcoming hospitality, offering travelers a blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.