Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Barbados  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Barbados |
Continent  | Asia | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Bridgetown |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 13° 05′ 52″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 59° 37′ 06″ W |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Barbados is 439 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Barbados by 141 sq km. Maldives is around 1.47 times smaller than Barbados.
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 439 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 141 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 169 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 54 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Bridgetown |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Barbadian |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 75.6 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Barbados are called Barbadian.
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Barbadian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | BBD |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +960 | +1-246 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .bb |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | BB |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | In Plenty and In Time of Need |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | In Plenty and In Time of Need |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Mahi-mahi |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Brown Pelican |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Pride of Barbados |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Red and white | Ultramarine, gold and black |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:16 AM | 07:16 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives 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 Maldives is [04:16 AM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Barbados is [07:16 PM], [Thursday, 3rd April, 2025].
Maldives is [ 9 hours ] ahead of Barbados.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021, 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, Maldives had 239,026 more people than Barbados.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Barbados is 0.18%.
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 72.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 15 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Bridgetown |
Current Time | 04:16 AM | 07:16 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Scattered Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 28.25 Degree Celsius | 27.27 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.74 km/hr, 2 Degree | 9.77 km/hr, 80 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 61 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 1.63 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 120.53 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 81.86 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 10.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Stroke (134 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 26 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 10 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 0.62 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Maldives, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, 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 Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] 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 | Maldives | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 41.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 38% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.47 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Maldives, are 2.20 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Barbados.
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