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Antigua and Barbuda

Rank #202 by populationNorth America
Population 2025
94,209
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025
Annual Growth
+0.47%
+438 people a year
World Bank, 2025
Density
212/km²
440 km² land area
World Bank, 2023
Median Age
36.3 years
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda, located in North America, has a population of 94,209 with a relatively mature demographic profile, reflected in a median age of 36.3 years and life expectancy of 77.8 years. The country spans 440 km² with a population density of 212 people per km², and grows at 0.5% annually. English is the primary language, and the capital is Saint John's.

The nation operates as a constitutional monarchy and gained independence in 1981. Its economy generates a GDP per capita of $24,819, supported by an Eastern Caribbean dollar currency. Urban areas account for 24% of the population, while the fertility rate stands at 1.6 births per woman, indicating a stabilizing workforce size relative to dependents.

This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.

Country Facts

Capital
Saint John's
Continent
North America
ISO codes
AG · ATG
Demonym
Antiguan, Barbudan
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD $)
Government
Constitutional monarchy
State inception
1981
Time zone
UTC−04:00
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+1268
Internet TLD
.ag
Land neighbours
No land borders

Languages

  • English

Demographics

Urban Population225th of 240
24.3%
World Bank, 2025
Fertility Rate155th of 240
1.58 births per woman
World Bank, 2024
Birth Rate122nd of 213
11.7 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024
Death Rate114th of 213
7.0 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024

Economy

GDP per Capita83rd of 240
$24,819
World Bank, 2025
GDP Growth53rd of 210
+5.0%
World Bank, 2025
Inflation Rate145th of 191
1.4%
World Bank, 2025

Not published for Antigua and Barbuda: Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.

Health

Infant Mortality134th of 194
7.0 per 1,000 live births
World Bank, 2024
Health Spending156th of 192
3.9% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
Physicians64th of 206
2.92 per 1,000
World Bank, 2017
Hospital Beds60th of 199
3.42 per 1,000
World Bank, 2023
Maternal Mortality109th of 193
35 per 100,000 live births
World Bank, 2023
Obesity Rate37th of 198
35.4%
Our World in Data, 2024

Education

Literacy Rate34th of 175
99.0%
World Bank, 2001
Education Spending147th of 202
3.1% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
School Enrollment27th of 207
108.9% gross, secondary
World Bank, 2023

Not published for Antigua and Barbuda: Mean Years of Schooling.

Environment

Renewable Energy192nd of 211
0.9% of final consumption
World Bank, 2022
Forest Coverage134th of 211
18.0% of land area
World Bank, 2023
Protected Areas109th of 211
16.5% of land area
World Bank, 2025
CO₂ Emissions39th of 212
7.09 tonnes per capita
Our World in Data, 2024

Infrastructure

Internet Penetration126th of 211
72.7%
World Bank, 2024
Mobile Subscriptions7th of 212
200.5 per 100 people
World Bank, 2022

Quality of Life

Human Development Index53rd of 192
0.851
Our World in Data, 2023

Not published for Antigua and Barbuda: Happiness Index.

Geography

Land Area203rd of 240
440 km²
World Bank, 2023

Military

None of our sources publish these indicators for Antigua and Barbuda.

Age & Gender Distribution

Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.

Male Female
100+95-9990-9485-8980-8475-7970-7465-6960-6455-5950-5445-4940-4435-3930-3425-2920-2415-1910-145-90-43.6K3.6KAge
Age 0–14
17.8%
Age 15–64
70.4%
Age 65+
11.8%
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024, medium variant.
Antigua and Barbuda population pyramid
Age bandMaleFemale
100+015
95-991166
90-9453181
85-89171382
80-84386680
75-797481,137
70-741,2801,688
65-691,8682,387
60-642,4363,089
55-592,9543,583
50-542,9973,525
45-492,9463,388
40-443,1673,405
35-393,3873,640
30-343,4753,640
25-293,6063,596
20-243,3883,305
15-193,2943,207
10-143,0242,938
5-92,6602,582
0-42,7852,704

Population History & Projection (1950–2100)

Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.

020K40K60K80K100K1950197520002025205020752100projected →
Antigua and Barbuda's population was 45K in 1950 and is projected at 68K by 2100. Peak of 97K in 2038. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (estimates to 2024, medium variant thereafter).
Antigua and Barbuda population, 1950 to 2100
YearPopulation
195045,444
196055,603
197064,528
198064,513
199063,066
200074,912
201085,320
202091,846
203096,000
204097,133
205095,055
206090,969
207085,865
208079,913
209073,735
210067,975

How Antigua and Barbuda Compares

Population against the ten most populous countries.

Sources as cited on each country page.
Antigua and Barbuda compared with the ten largest countries by population
NamePopulation
India1.46B
China1.41B
United States341.8M
Indonesia285.7M
Pakistan255.2M
Nigeria237.5M
Brazil212.8M
Bangladesh175.7M
Russia143.5M
Ethiopia135.5M
Antigua and Barbuda94K

Antigua and Barbuda Population FAQ

What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda in 2026?

Antigua and Barbuda has a population of 94,209 people (2025 estimate), which is 202nd in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.

Is the population of Antigua and Barbuda growing or shrinking?

Antigua and Barbuda's population is growing at +0.47% per year, a change of roughly 438 people annually.

What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.

How densely populated is Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has 212/km² across 440 km² of land area.

What is life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda?

Life expectancy at birth in Antigua and Barbuda is 77.8 years (2024).

What is the median age in Antigua and Barbuda?

The median age in Antigua and Barbuda is 36.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.

Which continent is Antigua and Barbuda in?

Antigua and Barbuda is in North America.

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