Antigua and Barbuda has a population of 94,209 (2025), and 24.3% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $2.3 billion of goods and services in 2025 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 5.0% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $24,819 (2025), and consumer prices rose 1.4% in 2025.
Key figures for Antigua and Barbuda
Population
94,209
GDP
$2.3 billion
GDP growth
5.0%
GDP per person
$24,819
Inflation
1.4%
Compare Antigua and Barbuda with other countries
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $2.3 billion2025 | $118.4 trillion | 184th of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 5.0%2025 | 2.9% | 50th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $24,8192025 | $14,406 | 66th of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $33,386 (PPP)2024 | $24,526 (PPP) | 72nd of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $23,7902025 | $14,244 | 63rd of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| InflationThe yearly change in the cost of a typical basket of goods and services bought by households. | 1.4%2025 | 3.0% | 134th of 176 | Compare Inflation |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 1.5%2025 | 4.0% | 157th of 194 | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 18.2%2025 | 25.0% | 139th of 196 | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lending rateThe rate banks charge on loans to their best (prime) customers. Definitions differ between countries. | 6.4%2025 | – | 67th of 91 | Compare Lending rate |
| Real interest rateThe lending interest rate adjusted for inflation, using the GDP deflator. | 3.3%2025 | – | 62nd of 91 | Compare Real interest rate |
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 2.70 XCD per US$2025 | – | 129th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
| Private sector creditLoans and other credit provided to businesses and households, as a share of GDP. | 37.4%2025 | – | 83rd of 154 | Compare Private sector credit |
| Bank branchesThe number of commercial bank branches for every 100,000 adults. | 16.92024 | 11.1 | 51st of 167 | Compare Bank branches |
| ATMsThe number of automated teller machines for every 100,000 adults. | 58.42024 | 41.9 | 56th of 171 | Compare ATMs |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 55.0%2022 | 30.7% | – | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 63.3%2022 | 30.0% | – | Compare Imports |
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | $245.7 million2024 | $1.6 trillion | 136th of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $26.2 million2024 | $856.6 billion | 165th of 176 | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 94,2092025 | 8.2 billion | 195th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 0.46%2025 | 0.91% | 141st of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 24.3%2025 | 57.8% | 206th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 212.12023 | 62.1 | 65th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 17.5%2025 | 24.4% | 150th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 70.2%2025 | 65.2% | 24th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 12.3%2025 | 10.4% | 83rd of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 77.8 years2024 | 73.5 years | 77th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 25.1%2012 | 32.3% | – | Compare College and university enrollment |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 200.52022 | 108.0 | 7th of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 10.72022 | 17.7 | 117th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 9702024 | 16,381 | 107th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 7th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
| Logistics performanceA World Bank survey score for how easy it is to move goods: customs, infrastructure, shipping, tracking and timeliness. Published every few years. | 2.902022 | 3.00 | 65th of 138 | Compare Logistics performance |
Business and government
| Indicator | Antigua and Barbuda | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 2752024 | – | 143rd of 155 | Compare New businesses registered |
Other countries in Caribbean
- Aruba
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- Sint Maarten
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin (French part)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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