Last update: April 5, 2026
Updated dailyBarbados
7 7.5 out of 10
Safety Score
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Last updated: April 5, 2026 80% data coverage
Barbados has a safety score of 7.5/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.8/10), while the strongest area is governance (7.8/10). This score is calculated daily from 8+ independent public sources.
Barbados has a travel safety score of 7.5/10, ranking 76th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Governance (7.8/10) while the main area of concern is Crime (5.8/10). Data is sourced from 8+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Crime 5.8/10
Conflict 7.6/10
Health 7.8/10
Environment 7.8/10
Governance 7.8/10
What do governments say?
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How does Barbados compare to nearby countries?
| Country | Score | Conflict | Crime | Health | Governance | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 5.9 |
| Uruguay | 7.6 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Dominica | 7.6 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Barbados | 7.5 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Barbados in 2026?
Barbados has a safety score of 7.5/10, classified as Low risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 8+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Barbados?
The area of greatest concern for Barbados is crime, with a score of 5.8/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Barbados?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Barbados. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Crime 5.8/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb rule of law | 5.8/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Conflict 7.6/10 · Low · Coverage: 39%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 10.0/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level uk | 10.0/10 | advisories_uk | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 10.0/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 10.0/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level at | 6.7/10 | advisories_at | 2026 |
| advisory level ie | 10.0/10 | advisories_ie | 2026 |
| advisory level be | 10.0/10 | advisories_be | 2026 |
| advisory level dk | 10.0/10 | advisories_dk | 2026 |
| advisory level rs | 3.3/10 | advisories_rs | 2026 |
| advisory level ee | 10.0/10 | advisories_ee | 2026 |
| advisory level it | 10.0/10 | advisories_it | 2026 |
| advisory level tw | 10.0/10 | advisories_tw | 2026 |
| advisory level ch | 10.0/10 | advisories_ch | 2026 |
| advisory level pl | 10.0/10 | advisories_pl | 2026 |
| wb political stability | 7.4/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Health 7.8/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform epidemic | 3.4/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform health | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb child mortality | 9.5/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Environment 7.8/10 · Low · Coverage: 60%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform natural | 5.7/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform climate | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb air pollution | 7.6/10 | worldbank | 2020 |
Governance 7.8/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform governance | 10.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb gov effectiveness | 5.8/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
| wb corruption control | 7.7/10 | worldbank | 2023 |