Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados
Barbados: Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate was -3.16 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados stood at -3.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 40.7% on the previous year and down 162.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados peaked at 51.74 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -30.2 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Barbados ranks 155th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -11.02 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 1994 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1995 | -12.57 % change on previous year | +181.5% |
| 1996 | 13.51 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1997 | -0.003 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | -15.78 % change on previous year | +519329.0% |
| 1999 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 2000 | -13.73 % change on previous year | +393.0% |
| 2001 | 12.91 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 2002 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 2003 | 12.68 % change on previous year | -436.9% |
| 2004 | -25.18 % change on previous year | -298.6% |
| 2005 | -30.2 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 51.74 % change on previous year | -271.3% |
| 2007 | -16.73 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2008 | -6.16 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2009 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -203.6% |
| 2010 | -0.4219 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 2011 | -0.9798 % change on previous year | +132.3% |
| 2012 | -0.2697 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 2013 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +346.7% |
| 2014 | -4.67 % change on previous year | +288.0% |
| 2015 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 2016 | -0.9871 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2017 | 8.54 % change on previous year | -965.4% |
| 2018 | -0.347 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2019 | -8.62 % change on previous year | +2383.2% |
| 2020 | -0.7106 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2021 | -0.8987 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2022 | -2.25 % change on previous year | +150.1% |
| 2023 | -3.16 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2.51 % change on previous year | -15.78 % change on previous year | 13.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.21 % change on previous year | -30.2 % change on previous year | 51.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4968 % change on previous year | -8.62 % change on previous year | 8.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.76 % change on previous year | -3.16 % change on previous year | -0.7106 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 152 Kyrgyzstan -3.01 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Japan -3.09 % change on previous year compare
- 154 United States of America -3.14 % change on previous year compare
- 156 France -3.17 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Germany -3.35 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Panama -3.75 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Barbados
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7079 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6853 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9854 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8257 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 114.42 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 165.89 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 97.75 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 96.95 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 194.7 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Barbados was -3.16 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 51.74 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -30.2 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Barbados rank for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate?
- Barbados ranks 155th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 162.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment in agriculture vs. urban population ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.