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Barbados Natural gas rents (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Barbados stood at 0.01% in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is almost unchanged from 0.01% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 0.02% (down 0.01 percentage points since). The highest value since 1974 was 0.02% in 2013, the lowest 0% in 1977. Barbados ranked 82nd highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Timor-Leste ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2021
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What is Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?

Natural gas rents (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Barbados. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Barbados, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Barbados?

Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Barbados stood at 0.01% in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Barbados rising or falling?

The latest value is almost unchanged from 0.01% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 0.02% (down 0.01 percentage points since).

How does Barbados rank for Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?

Barbados ranked 82nd highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Timor-Leste ranked first.

What is the highest Natural gas rents (% of GDP) on record in Barbados?

The highest value since 1974 was 0.02% in 2013, the lowest 0% in 1977.

Metadata for Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Barbados
IndicatorNatural gas rents (% of GDP)
CountryBarbados
CategoryCommodities and Energy
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Barbados [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/BRB. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Barbados." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/BRB. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Barbados." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/BRB. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_ny_gdp_ngas_rt_zs_brb,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Natural gas rents (\% of GDP) --- Barbados}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/BRB},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS}
}