Population

BarbadosvsTrinidad and Tobago
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Trinidad and Tobago is higher
Nominal GDP
Trinidad and Tobago is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Trinidad and Tobago’s population is 384% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 1,085,866.
Surface area
Trinidad and Tobago’s surface area is about 11.9× that of Barbados, a difference of 4,700 km².
Population density
Barbados’ population density is 146% higher than that of Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of 390 /km².
Nominal GDP
Trinidad and Tobago’s nominal GDP is 242% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of $18.14 billion.
GDP per capita
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 42% higher than that of Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of $7,811.
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 of Spain
Population
282,467
1,368,333
Surface area
430 km²
5,130 km²
Population density
657 /km²
267 /km²
Nominal GDP
$7.50 billion · 2024
$25.63 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$26,545 · 2024
$18,733 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Trinidad and Tobago dollar · TTD · $
Nationality
Barbadian
Trinidadian or Tobagonian
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.bb
.tt
ISO codes
BB / BRB
TT / TTO
Time zone
America/Barbados
America/Port_of_Spain
Native name
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
| Measure | Barbados | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Port of Spain |
| Population | 282,467 | 1,368,333 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 5,130 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 267 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $25.63 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $18,733 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | Trinidad and Tobago dollar · TTD · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Trinidadian or Tobagonian |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .tt |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | TT / TTO |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Native name | Barbados | Trinidad and Tobago |
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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 Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island nation off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, the southernmost country in the Caribbean. Energetic and cosmopolitan, it is the birthplace of the steelpan, calypso and soca, and home to one of the world's great Carnivals. Oil and gas give it one of the most industrialised economies in the region.
Full Trinidad and Tobago profile →Barbados & Trinidad and Tobago: 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.
What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a recorded population of approximately 1,368,333 people.
How big is Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago covers an area of about 5,130 km².
What is the population density of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a population density of roughly 267 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.63 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a GDP per capita of approximately $18,733.
What currency is used in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD), with the symbol $.
Where is Trinidad and Tobago located?
Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Trinidad and Tobago called?
People from Trinidad and Tobago are referred to as Trinidadian or Tobagonian.
What is the phone calling code for Trinidad and Tobago?
The international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1.
What is the internet domain for Trinidad and Tobago?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Trinidad and Tobago is .tt.
What time zone is Trinidad and Tobago in?
Trinidad and Tobago uses the America/Port_of_Spain time zone.
What is Trinidad and Tobago known for?
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island nation off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, the southernmost country in the Caribbean. Energetic and cosmopolitan, it is the birthplace of the steelpan, calypso and soca, and home to one of the world's great Carnivals. Oil and gas give it one of the most industrialised economies in the region.