Digital Adoption in Barbados
70.4% internet use · EGDI rank 91 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Barbados, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Barbados is reported at 70.4% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Barbados | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 70.4% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Barbados | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Direct electronic transfers vs. 2013 | +700%+ | 2024 |
| Digital Payments Index | +1.03 | 2024 |
Digital Government
Barbados ranked 91 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6815 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Barbados |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.6815 |
| Global rank | 91 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Barbados vs. Region and World
Barbados is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Barbados | Latin America & Caribbean | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 70.4% (2024) | 84% (2025) | 72.8% (2024) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 70.4% in 2024, below the latest regional aggregate.
- Electronic transfers have expanded dramatically over the past decade, while the central bank is modernising national payment rails.
- Barbados ranks 91st in the 2024 UN EGDI, placing digital government in the High group rather than the global leading tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Barbados use the internet?
70.4% in 2024.
What is Barbados's UN E-Government ranking?
Barbados ranked 91 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6815.
How developed is digital government in Barbados?
Barbados ranked 91 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6815.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Barbados?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Central-bank analysis of the shift from cash and cheques to electronic payments through 2024.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.