Barbados 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$5.52 billion
↑ 3.50% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$19,692.76
↑ 3.29% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.13%
↓ 1.66pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.66%
↑ 3.38pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $5.33 billion | $5.52 billion | +3.50% |
| GDP per Capita | $19,065.81 | $19,692.76 | +3.29% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.79% | 0.13% | -1.66pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.28% | 4.66% | +3.38pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.25% | 8.62% | +0.38pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $5.52 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $19,692.76
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.13%
- Gross National Income
- $5.29 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.66%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.37%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.62%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.53%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -5.37%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Barbados's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $5.52 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Barbados for 2017 is $19,692.76. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Barbados for 2017 is 4.66%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Barbados's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 0.13%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Barbados for 2017 is 8.62%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.