Adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados
Barbados: Adjusted savings: net national savings was -276.71 million current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados, 1986–2017
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2017, adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados stood at -276.71 million current US$.
The figure is up 28.7% on the previous year and down 292.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados peaked at 457.23 million current US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, -406.81 million current US$, in 2011.
Barbados ranks 159th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 302.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 301.22 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 408.25 million current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1989 | 457.23 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 132.10 million current US$ | -71.1% |
| 1991 | 101.05 million current US$ | -23.5% |
| 1992 | 118.69 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1993 | 99.50 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1994 | 146.18 million current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1995 | -8.63 million current US$ | -105.9% |
| 1996 | 27.65 million current US$ | -420.5% |
| 1997 | 3.76 million current US$ | -86.4% |
| 1998 | 86.95 million current US$ | +2212.1% |
| 1999 | 53.96 million current US$ | -37.9% |
| 2000 | 38.96 million current US$ | -27.8% |
| 2001 | -28.32 million current US$ | -172.7% |
| 2002 | 308,519 current US$ | -101.1% |
| 2003 | 69.55 million current US$ | +22443.3% |
| 2004 | -78.65 million current US$ | -213.1% |
| 2005 | -226.53 million current US$ | +188.0% |
| 2006 | -82.21 million current US$ | -63.7% |
| 2007 | 144.07 million current US$ | -275.2% |
| 2008 | -101.97 million current US$ | -170.8% |
| 2009 | -128.69 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2010 | -179.87 million current US$ | +39.8% |
| 2011 | -406.81 million current US$ | +126.2% |
| 2012 | -291.03 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 2013 | -239.56 million current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2014 | -275.02 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2015 | -267.14 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2016 | -387.86 million current US$ | +45.2% |
| 2017 | -276.71 million current US$ | -28.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 367.18 million current US$ | 301.22 million current US$ | 457.23 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 76.12 million current US$ | -8.63 million current US$ | 146.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -39.35 million current US$ | -226.53 million current US$ | 144.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -290.50 million current US$ | -406.81 million current US$ | -179.87 million current US$ | 8 |
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More economy & growth data for Barbados
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 6.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9546 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 27,077 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 5.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9592 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 27,208 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados?
- Adjusted savings: net national savings in Barbados was -276.71 million current US$ in 2017, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 457.23 million current US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: net national savings recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -406.81 million current US$ in 2011.
- How does Barbados rank for adjusted savings: net national savings?
- Barbados ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2017.
- Is adjusted savings: net national savings rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 292.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: net national savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital. 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.