Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Barbados
Barbados: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 90.50 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Barbados, 1986–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Barbados recorded 90.50 million current US$ for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in 2025.
The figure is down 45.0% on the previous year and up 4,493.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Barbados peaked at 164.60 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, -46.00 million current US$, in 2019.
Barbados ranks 128th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.51 million current US$ | 4.72 million current US$ | 16.46 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 45.50 million current US$ | 20.78 million current US$ | 82.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.24 million current US$ | 20.30 million current US$ | 117.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -19.12 million current US$ | -46.00 million current US$ | 38.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.15 million current US$ | -5.20 million current US$ | 164.60 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Barbados
- GNI, Atlas method 7.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita 56,730 current LCU (2025)
- GDP per capita 23,014 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Inflation, consumer prices 0.8% (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold 1.65 billion current US$ (2024)
- Total reserves 1.65 billion includes gold, current US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita growth 2.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 54,263 constant LCU (2025)
- GDP 16.03 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 12.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Barbados?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Barbados was 90.50 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 164.60 million current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.00 million current US$ in 2019.
- How does Barbados rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Barbados ranks 128th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,493.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.