| Official name | Barbados (Republic since 2021) |
| Date established | 30 November 1966 (Independence from UK) |
| Region | Americas — Caribbean |
| Capital city | Bridgetown |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~282,000 |
| Area | 430 km² |
| Density | ~656/km² |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar (BBD) |
| Official language | English |
| Time zone | AST (UTC−4) |
| Calling code | +1-246 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Anglican majority) |
| Emergency – Police | 211 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 511 |
| National symbol | Trident (Broken Trident flag emblem) |
| National flower | Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) |
| National animal | Dolphin (symbolic), pelican |
| National sport | Cricket |
| Literacy rate | ~99.6% |
| Human Development Index | 0.789 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$6.4 billion |
| Major industry | Tourism, offshore finance, rum production |
| National festival | Independence Day — 30 November |
| Climate | Tropical, wet and dry seasons |
