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Barbados
299,698
Population nowvs
Bahamas
403,211
Population nowAs of 2026, Barbados has a population of about 299,698 while Bahamas has about 403,211 — a difference of 103,513 people. Bahamas is growing faster (0.55% per year).
| Barbados | Metric | Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55% | Growth rate / yr | 0.55% |
| 13.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 697.0 | Density / km² | 29.1 |
| 49.2% | Male % | 49.2% |
| 90.0% | Literacy % | 90.0% |
| 13.0% | Smoking % | 13.0% |
| 73.0 | Life expectancy | 71.1 |