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Barbados’ population is 616% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 242,996.
Barbados’ surface area is 187% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 280 km².
Barbados’ population density is 150% higher than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 394 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bridgetown
Road Town
282,467
39,471
430 km²
150 km²
657 /km²
263 /km²
$7.50 billion · 2024
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$26,545 · 2024
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Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
United States dollar · USD · $
Barbadian
British Virgin Island
+1
+1
.bb
.vg
BB / BRB
VG / VGB
America/Barbados
America/Tortola
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
| Measure | Barbados | Virgin Islands (British) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Road Town |
| Population | 282,467 | 39,471 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 150 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 263 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | British Virgin Island |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .vg |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | VG / VGB |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Tortola |
| Native name | Barbados | British Virgin 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 British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.
Full Virgin Islands (British) 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 Virgin Islands (British) is Road Town.
Virgin Islands (British) has a recorded population of approximately 39,471 people.
Virgin Islands (British) covers an area of about 150 km².
Virgin Islands (British) has a population density of roughly 263 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Virgin Islands (British) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Virgin Islands (British) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Virgin Islands (British) is British Virgin Islands.
People from Virgin Islands (British) are referred to as British Virgin Island.
The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (British) is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (British) is .vg.
Virgin Islands (British) uses the America/Tortola time zone.
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.