Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Barbados
Barbados: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 215.68 million current LCU in 2016. ▲ Rising
Grants and other revenue in Barbados, 2003–2016
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grants and other revenue in Barbados is 215.68 million current LCU, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 51.6% on the previous year and up 140.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Barbados peaked at 323.76 million current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 86.40 million current LCU, in 2004.
That places Barbados 144th out of 154 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Barbados, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 106.70 million current LCU | — |
| 2004 | 86.40 million current LCU | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 94.86 million current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 89.55 million current LCU | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 105.67 million current LCU | +18.0% |
| 2008 | 188.00 million current LCU | +77.9% |
| 2009 | 323.76 million current LCU | +72.2% |
| 2010 | 170.63 million current LCU | -47.3% |
| 2011 | 180.23 million current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 170.27 million current LCU | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 155.01 million current LCU | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 187.99 million current LCU | +21.3% |
| 2015 | 142.26 million current LCU | -24.3% |
| 2016 | 215.68 million current LCU | +51.6% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 215.68 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 215.68 million current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.01 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 142.14 million current LCU | 86.40 million current LCU | 323.76 million current LCU | 7 |
| 2010s | 174.58 million current LCU | 142.26 million current LCU | 215.68 million current LCU | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Barbados?
- Grants and other revenue in Barbados was 215.68 million current LCU in 2016, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 323.76 million current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.40 million current LCU in 2004.
- How does Barbados rank for grants and other revenue?
- Barbados ranks 144th out of 154 countries with data for 2016.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.