Agriculture share gdp in Barbados
Barbados: Agriculture share gdp was 1.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.55
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
162nd
of 203 countries
All-time high
11.51
in 1975
All-time low
1.3
in 2008
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Agriculture share gdp in Barbados, 1975–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, agriculture share gdp in Barbados stood at 1.55.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture share gdp in Barbados peaked at 11.51 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.3, in 2008.
Barbados ranks 162nd of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture share gdp in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 11.51 | — |
| 1976 | 8.79 | -23.6% |
| 1977 | 9.23 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 8.25 | -10.7% |
| 1979 | 8.14 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 7.48 | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 5.75 | -23.1% |
| 1982 | 5.21 | -9.4% |
| 1983 | 5.45 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 5.14 | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 4.87 | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 4.7 | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 5.01 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 4.74 | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 3.72 | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 3.44 | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 3.46 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 3.44 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 3.22 | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 2.44 | -24.2% |
| 1995 | 3.2 | +31.2% |
| 1996 | 3.33 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 2.67 | -19.8% |
| 1998 | 1.99 | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 2.33 | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 2 | -14.5% |
| 2001 | 2.12 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 1.89 | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 1.98 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 1.64 | -16.9% |
| 2005 | 1.59 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 1.45 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 1.35 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1.44 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 1.68 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 1.59 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 1.73 | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 1.82 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 1.73 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.63 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 1.7 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 1.75 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 2.17 | +23.7% |
| 2019 | 2.26 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 3.09 | +36.9% |
| 2021 | 1.98 | -36.0% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 1.65 | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 1.55 | -5.9% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 1.55 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.53, 1.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 1.55 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.14, 38% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.18 | 8.14 | 11.51 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.21 | 3.72 | 7.48 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.95 | 1.99 | 3.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 | 1.3 | 2.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.81 | 1.59 | 2.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.95 | 1.45 | 3.09 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
More agriculture & rural data for Barbados
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0283 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0354 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0155 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.19 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture share gdp in Barbados?
- Agriculture share gdp in Barbados was 1.55 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture share gdp recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 11.51 in 1975.
- What is the lowest agriculture share gdp recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 in 2008.
- How does Barbados rank for agriculture share gdp?
- Barbados ranks 162nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agriculture share gdp rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture share gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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