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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Jamaica’s population is 905% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 2,556,708.
Jamaica’s surface area is about 25.6× that of Barbados, a difference of 10,560 km².
Barbados’ population density is 154% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of 399 /km².
Jamaica’s nominal GDP is 194% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of $14.52 billion.
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 242% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of $18,791.
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Bridgetown
Kingston
282,467
2,839,175
430 km²
10,990 km²
657 /km²
258 /km²
$7.50 billion · 2024
$22.01 billion · 2024
$26,545 · 2024
$7,754 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$
Barbadian
Jamaican
+1
+1
.bb
.jm
BB / BRB
JM / JAM
America/Barbados
America/Jamaica
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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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 →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 →The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
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.
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
Jamaica has a recorded population of approximately 2,839,175 people.
Jamaica covers an area of about 10,990 km².
Jamaica has a population density of roughly 258 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Jamaica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $22.01 billion as of 2024.
Jamaica has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,754.
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), with the symbol J$.
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Jamaica are referred to as Jamaican.
The international dialing code for Jamaica is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jamaica is .jm.
Jamaica uses the America/Jamaica time zone.
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.