Which has higher population, Barbados or Vanuatu?

Vanuatu, at 239.2 against 235.79 in Barbados as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Vanuatu?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Barbados vs Vanuatu: Population

Barbados

235.79

in 2030

Vanuatu

239.2

in 2030

Barbados rank

181st

Vanuatu rank

180th

Population over time

Barbados
Vanuatu

How they compare

Vanuatu currently reports 239.2 against 235.79 in Barbados, a difference of 3.41.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Barbados ahead.

Barbados ranks 181st and Vanuatu ranks 180th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Barbados averaged higher in 4 and Vanuatu in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Barbados	Vanuatu	Difference	Ahead
1990s	200.82	91.89	108.93	Barbados
2000s	211.42	124.35	87.07	Barbados
2010s	224.87	162.23	62.64	Barbados
2020s	233.72	206	27.72	Barbados
2030s	235.79	239.2	3.41	Vanuatu

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Barbados or Vanuatu?: Vanuatu, at 239.2 against 235.79 in Barbados as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Barbados and Vanuatu?: 3.41, with Vanuatu ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Vanuatu?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Barbados and Vanuatu rank globally for population?: Barbados ranks 181st and Vanuatu ranks 180th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.