Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Barbados

Barbados: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 16.27 Persons in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
16.27 Persons
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
137th
of 156 countries
All-time high
17.44 Persons
in 2018
All-time low
12.82 Persons
in 2003
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Barbados, 2000–2022

0510152000201120222000: 13 Persons2001: 13.1 Persons2002: 13 Persons2003: 12.8 Persons2004: 13.6 Persons2005: 14.1 Persons2006: 14.2 Persons2007: 14.6 Persons2008: 14.4 Persons2009: 13.7 Persons2010: 13.6 Persons2011: 13.4 Persons2012: 12.9 Persons2013: 13.5 Persons2014: 15.1 Persons2015: 16.1 Persons2016: 16.9 Persons2017: 15.5 Persons2018: 17.4 Persons2019: 16.5 Persons2020: 15.3 Persons2021: 15.5 Persons2022: 16.3 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Barbados is 16.27 Persons, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Barbados peaked at 17.44 Persons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.82 Persons, in 2003.

That places Barbados 137th out of 156 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Barbados, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service in Barbados, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 12.99 Persons —
2001 13.12 Persons +0.9%
2002 13.01 Persons -0.8%
2003 12.82 Persons -1.5%
2004 13.62 Persons +6.2%
2005 14.13 Persons +3.8%
2006 14.15 Persons +0.1%
2007 14.64 Persons +3.4%
2008 14.44 Persons -1.3%
2009 13.66 Persons -5.4%
2010 13.56 Persons -0.8%
2011 13.42 Persons -1.0%
2012 12.95 Persons -3.5%
2013 13.5 Persons +4.2%
2014 15.14 Persons +12.2%
2015 16.12 Persons +6.4%
2016 16.85 Persons +4.5%
2017 15.51 Persons -7.9%
2018 17.44 Persons +12.4%
2019 16.48 Persons -5.5%
2020 15.34 Persons -6.9%
2021 15.48 Persons +0.9%
2022 16.27 Persons +5.1%

Barbados compared with similar countries

  • Barbados's 16.27 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 163.26 Persons, 10% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
  • Barbados's 16.27 Persons is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 165.47 Persons, 10% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13.66 Persons 12.82 Persons 14.64 Persons 10
2010s 15.1 Persons 12.95 Persons 17.44 Persons 10
2020s 15.7 Persons 15.34 Persons 16.27 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Barbados

  1. 134 Montenegro 18.53 Persons compare
  2. 135 Belize 17.08 Persons compare
  3. 136 Maldives 16.38 Persons compare
  4. 138 Burundi 15.81 Persons compare
  5. 139 Turkmenistan 14.78 Persons compare
  6. 140 Saint Lucia 14.31 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Barbados?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Barbados was 16.27 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Barbados?
The highest recorded value was 17.44 Persons in 2018.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Barbados?
The lowest recorded value was 12.82 Persons in 2003.
How does Barbados rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Barbados ranks 137th out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Barbados?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Barbados data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service
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Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.