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BarbadosvsHaiti

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

Haiti is higher

Haiti records 11,772,557, about 41.7× the other value.

Surface area

Haiti is higher

Haiti records 27,750 km², about 64.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Haiti is higher

Haiti records $25.22 billion, about 3.36× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇭🇹 Haiti11,772,557

Haiti’s population is about 41.7× that of Barbados, a difference of 11,490,090.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇭🇹 Haiti27,750 km²

Haiti’s surface area is about 64.5× that of Barbados, a difference of 27,320 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇭🇹 Haiti424 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 55% higher than that of Haiti, a difference of 233 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇭🇹 Haiti$25.22 billion · 2024

Haiti’s nominal GDP is 236% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of $17.73 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇭🇹 Haiti$2,143 · 2024

Barbados’ GDP per capita is about 12.4× that of Haiti, a difference of $24,402.

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

Port-au-Prince

Population

282,467

11,772,557

Surface area

430 km²

27,750 km²

Population density

657 /km²

424 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.50 billion · 2024

$25.22 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$26,545 · 2024

$2,143 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$

Haitian gourde · HTG · G

Nationality

Barbadian

Haitian

Phone code

+1

+509

Internet domain

.bb

.ht

ISO codes

BB / BRB

HT / HTI

Time zone

America/Barbados

America/Port-au-Prince

Native name

Barbados

Haïti

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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 Haiti

Nestled in the Caribbean, Haiti—often celebrated for its resilience and artistic spirit—offers a vivid tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.

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Barbados & Haiti: 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 Haiti?

The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.

What is the population of Haiti?

Haiti has a recorded population of approximately 11,772,557 people.

How big is Haiti?

Haiti covers an area of about 27,750 km².

What is the population density of Haiti?

Haiti has a population density of roughly 424 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Haiti?

Haiti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.22 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Haiti?

Haiti has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,143.

What currency is used in Haiti?

Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (HTG), with the symbol G.

Where is Haiti located?

Haiti is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of Haiti?

The native name of Haiti is Haïti.

What are people from Haiti called?

People from Haiti are referred to as Haitian.

What is the phone calling code for Haiti?

The international dialing code for Haiti is +509.

What is the internet domain for Haiti?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Haiti is .ht.

What time zone is Haiti in?

Haiti uses the America/Port-au-Prince time zone.

What is Haiti known for?

Nestled in the Caribbean, Haiti—often celebrated for its resilience and artistic spirit—offers a vivid tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.