Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados
Barbados: Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate was 3.21 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados, 1987–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados stood at 3.21 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 312.9% on the previous year and up 224.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados peaked at 4.05 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -3.28 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Barbados 21st out of 130 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +193.2% |
| 1989 | 0.8294 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 1990 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 1991 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 1992 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 1995 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 1996 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 1997 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 2004 | 0.7039 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2010 | -0.3215 % change on previous year | -145.7% |
| 2011 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -621.2% |
| 2012 | -3.18 % change on previous year | -289.6% |
| 2013 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 2014 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -263.4% |
| 2015 | 0.6788 % change on previous year | -126.3% |
| 2016 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +157.0% |
| 2017 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 2018 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2019 | -0.7363 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2022 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -576.7% |
| 2023 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -143.0% |
| 2024 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -312.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.09 % change on previous year | 0.8294 % change on previous year | 4.05 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -0.1942 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 0.7039 % change on previous year | 0.7039 % change on previous year | 0.7039 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -0.5033 % change on previous year | -3.18 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 18 Dominican Republic 3.47 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Botswana 3.37 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Seychelles 3.29 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Czechia 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Georgia 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Palestine, State of 2.61 % 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 fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados?
- Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in Barbados was 3.21 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 4.05 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.28 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Barbados rank for fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate?
- Barbados ranks 21st out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 224.4%. 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 Fertility and female labor force participation, 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 Fertility and female labor force participation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility rate versus female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and female labor force participation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.