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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Barbados’ population is 507% larger than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 235,932.
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ surface area is 121% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 520 km².
Barbados’ population density is about 13.4× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 608 /km².
Barbados’ nominal GDP is 330% larger than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of $5.75 billion.
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ GDP per capita is 41% higher than that of Barbados, a difference of $10,962.
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Bridgetown
Cockburn Town
282,467
46,535
430 km²
950 km²
657 /km²
49 /km²
$7.50 billion · 2024
$1.75 billion · 2024
$26,545 · 2024
$37,507 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
United States dollar · USD · $
Barbadian
Turks and Caicos Island
+1
+1
.bb
.tc
BB / BRB
TC / TCA
America/Barbados
America/Grand_Turk
Barbados
Turks and Caicos Islands
| Measure | Barbados | Turks and Caicos Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Cockburn Town |
| Population | 282,467 | 46,535 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 950 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 49 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $1.75 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $37,507 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Turks and Caicos Island |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .tc |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | TC / TCA |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Grand_Turk |
| Native name | Barbados | Turks and Caicos Islands |
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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 →The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, southeast of the Bahamas, prized for some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Built on tourism and offshore finance, the islands draw visitors to their barrier reefs and the famous Grace Bay. The seat of government is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.
Full Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands is Cockburn Town.
Turks and Caicos Islands has a recorded population of approximately 46,535 people.
Turks and Caicos Islands covers an area of about 950 km².
Turks and Caicos Islands has a population density of roughly 49 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Turks and Caicos Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.75 billion as of 2024.
Turks and Caicos Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $37,507.
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Turks and Caicos Islands is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Turks and Caicos Islands are referred to as Turks and Caicos Island.
The international dialing code for Turks and Caicos Islands is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turks and Caicos Islands is .tc.
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the America/Grand_Turk time zone.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, southeast of the Bahamas, prized for some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Built on tourism and offshore finance, the islands draw visitors to their barrier reefs and the famous Grace Bay. The seat of government is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.