Population

BarbadosvsSint Maarten (Dutch part)
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Barbados is higher
Nominal GDP
Barbados is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Barbados’ population is 552% larger than that of Sint Maarten (Dutch part), a difference of 239,117.
Surface area
Barbados’ surface area is about 12.6× that of Sint Maarten (Dutch part), a difference of 396 km².
Population density
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)’s population density is 94% higher than that of Barbados, a difference of 618 /km².
Nominal GDP
Barbados’ nominal GDP is 317% larger than that of Sint Maarten (Dutch part), a difference of $5.70 billion.
GDP per capita
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)’s GDP per capita is 56% higher than that of Barbados, a difference of $14,928.
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
Philipsburg
Population
282,467
43,350
Surface area
430 km²
34 km²
Population density
657 /km²
1,275 /km²
Nominal GDP
$7.50 billion · 2024
$1.80 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$26,545 · 2024
$41,473 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ
Nationality
Barbadian
Sint Maarten
Phone code
+1
+1721
Internet domain
.bb
.sx
ISO codes
BB / BRB
SX / SXM
Time zone
America/Barbados
America/Anguilla
Native name
Barbados
Sint Maarten
| Measure | Barbados | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Philipsburg |
| Population | 282,467 | 43,350 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 34 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 1,275 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $1.80 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $41,473 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Sint Maarten |
| Phone code | +1 | +1721 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .sx |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | SX / SXM |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Anguilla |
| Native name | Barbados | Sint Maarten |
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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 Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea. The southern part of the island is a Dutch territory.
Full Sint Maarten (Dutch part) profile →Barbados & Sint Maarten (Dutch part): 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 Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The capital of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is Philipsburg.
What is the population of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a recorded population of approximately 43,350 people.
How big is Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) covers an area of about 34 km².
What is the population density of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a population density of roughly 1,275 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.80 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a GDP per capita of approximately $41,473.
What currency is used in Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with the symbol ƒ.
Where is Sint Maarten (Dutch part) located?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What is the native name of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The native name of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is Sint Maarten.
What are people from Sint Maarten (Dutch part) called?
People from Sint Maarten (Dutch part) are referred to as Sint Maarten.
What is the phone calling code for Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The international dialing code for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is +1721.
What is the internet domain for Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is .sx.
What time zone is Sint Maarten (Dutch part) in?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) uses the America/Anguilla time zone.
What is Sint Maarten (Dutch part) known for?
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea. The southern part of the island is a Dutch territory.