Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda population

Capital: St. John’s
Population: 100,772
Currency:
East Caribbean dollar

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island country in the Caribbean, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of the main island of Antigua, the smaller island of Barbuda, and several uninhabited islets. The capital and largest city is St. John’s, situated on Antigua. The country is known for its tourism-driven economy, beautiful beaches, and sailing culture. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Growth Rate

0.5
%

Fertility Rate

1.578
children born/woman

Crude Death Rate

6.893
per 1,000 people

Life Expectancy

77.6
years

Total Population in Antigua and Barbuda

This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.

Population Density

Population density measures how many people live per square kilometer, showing how population is distributed across a given area.

Population Growth Rate (%)

The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Antigua and Barbuda.

Life Expectancy (Years)

Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Median Age (Years)

Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.

Infant Mortality

Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)

0
(0)

Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.

Fertility Rate

Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime

Births vs Deaths

This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.

Crude Death Rate

Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.

Source

Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years), as well as the CIA’s The World Factbook.

Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.