Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Dominica  | Barbados  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Commonwealth of Dominica | Barbados |
Continent  | North America | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Roseau | Bridgetown |
Latitude  | 15° 25′ 0″ N | 13° 05′ 52″ N |
Longitude  | 61° 20′ 0″ W | 59° 37′ 06″ W |
The total area of Dominica is 750 sq km, and the total area of Barbados is 439 sq km. Dominica is bigger than Barbados by 311 sq km. Dominica is around 1.71 times bigger than Barbados.
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 750 Sq km | 439 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 311 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 290 Sq Mile | 169 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 121 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.6 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Roseau | Bridgetown |
Demonyms  | Dominican | Barbadian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.4 % | 75.6 % |
The people of Dominica are called Dominican, and the people of Barbados are called Barbadian.
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | East Caribbean dollar | Barbadian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | XCD | BBD |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +1-767 | +1-246 |
Internet TLD  | .dm | .bb |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | DM | BB |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour | In Plenty and In Time of Need |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendor | In Plenty and In Time of Need |
National Animal  | Sisserou Parrot | Mahi-mahi |
National Bird  | Imperial Amazon | Brown Pelican |
National Flower  | Sabinea carinalis (Bwa Kwaib) | Pride of Barbados |
National Sport  | Cricket | Cricket |
National Colors  | Green, yellow, black, white and red | Ultramarine, gold and black |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:43 AM | 10:43 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Dominica is [10:43 AM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Barbados is [10:43 AM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Dominica and Barbados are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Dominica as of 2023 is estimated to be around 73,040, and the total population of Barbados as of 2023 is estimated to be around 281,995.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Dominica had 208,955 less people than Barbados.
The annual Population Growth in Dominica is 0.60% and the annual population growth in Barbados is 0.18%.
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.1 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.1 % | 72.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 8.82 % | 15 % |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Roseau | Bridgetown |
Current Time | 10:43 AM | 10:43 AM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.36 Degree Celsius | 30.27 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 60 Degree | 8.75 km/hr, 90 Degree |
Humidity  | 61 % | 66 % |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.59 (Births Per Woman) | 1.63 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 173.27 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 120.53 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 106.06 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 81.86 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 10.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (150 people per 100K population) | Stroke (134 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 5 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 26 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11 (people per 100K population) | 10 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 0.62 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 10 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Dominica, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 150 people per 100,000 people in Dominica, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 134 people per 100,000 people in Barbados, are dying of Stroke, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Dominica, spent [ 6.5% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Barbados, spent [ 8.09% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Dominica | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 47.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 41.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 31.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 38% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.47 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.1% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Dominica, are 1.21 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Barbados.
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