Macro Poverty Outlook for Barbados : April 2026 Datasheet

Overview & Synopsis

Barbados’ tourism-dependent, import-heavy economy remains exposed to external and climate shocks. Growth cooled in 2025 as domestic demand normalized, but with stable prices, resilient tourism, job creation, and modest fiscal gains, while poverty continued to fall. Public debt, though easing, still limits fiscal flexibility, prompting the continuation of priority reforms to foster green energy, diversification, and stronger safety nets.