Population
Jamaica is higher
Jamaica records 2,839,175, about 10.1× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Jamaica is higher
Jamaica records 10,990 km², about 25.6× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Jamaica is higher
Jamaica records $22.01 billion, about 2.94× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇯🇲 Jamaica2,839,175
Jamaica’s population is 905% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 2,556,708.
Surface area
🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica10,990 km²
Jamaica’s surface area is about 25.6× that of Barbados, a difference of 10,560 km².
Population density
🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica258 /km²
Barbados’ population density is 154% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of 399 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇯🇲 Jamaica$22.01 billion · 2024
Jamaica’s nominal GDP is 194% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of $14.52 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇯🇲 Jamaica$7,754 · 2024
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 242% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of $18,791.
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
Kingston
Population
282,467
2,839,175
Surface area
430 km²
10,990 km²
Population density
657 /km²
258 /km²
Nominal GDP
$7.50 billion · 2024
$22.01 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$26,545 · 2024
$7,754 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$
Nationality
Barbadian
Jamaican
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.bb
.jm
ISO codes
BB / BRB
JM / JAM
Time zone
America/Barbados
America/Jamaica
Native name
Barbados
Jamaica
| Measure | Barbados | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Kingston |
| Population | 282,467 | 2,839,175 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 10,990 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 258 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $22.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $7,754 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Jamaican |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .jm |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | JM / JAM |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Jamaica |
| Native name | Barbados | Jamaica |
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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 Jamaica
Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.
Full Jamaica profile →Barbados & Jamaica: 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 Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What is the population of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a recorded population of approximately 2,839,175 people.
How big is Jamaica?
Jamaica covers an area of about 10,990 km².
What is the population density of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a population density of roughly 258 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $22.01 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,754.
What currency is used in Jamaica?
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), with the symbol J$.
Where is Jamaica located?
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Jamaica called?
People from Jamaica are referred to as Jamaican.
What is the phone calling code for Jamaica?
The international dialing code for Jamaica is +1.
What is the internet domain for Jamaica?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jamaica is .jm.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses the America/Jamaica time zone.
What is Jamaica known for?
Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.