Antigua and Barbuda
ATGLatin America & Caribbean High incomeCapital: Saint John'sEconomy
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60/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$3
2027▲ 4.5%
Population
93,772
2024▲ 0.5%
GDP per Capita
$23,858
2027▲ 3.2%
Life Expectancy
77.6 years
2023▲ 0.1%
Antigua and Barbuda in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Antigua and Barbuda· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's GDP is $2.46B (2026), with a population of 93,772, and GDP per capita of $23,117. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 2.5%, inflation at 2.4%, government debt at 63.8% of GDP, life expectancy of 77.6 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Situated in the Latin America & Caribbean region, this high-income economy has a GDP of $2.46 billion in 2026, ranking 173rd globally. The GDP per capita is approximately $23,000, reflecting a relatively affluent population. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% for 2026, with consumer price inflation at 2.4%. The economy is notably open, with trade accounting for 117.7% of GDP in 2022, indicating a high degree of external engagement. Foreign direct investment inflows are significant, at 11.1% of GDP in 2024, highlighting the country's attractiveness to international investors. The capital, Saint John's, serves as the primary hub for economic activities. The population stands at 93,772 in 2024, with a life expectancy at birth of 77.6 years in 2023. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman, reflecting a low population growth rate. Health spending is modest, at 3.9% of GDP in 2023. The GNI per capita is $21,000 in 2024, further underscoring the country's economic standing. These indicators collectively portray a society with a focus on health and economic development, albeit with a need for continued investment in
▶Economy22 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD, Billions) | $3 | 2027 | ▲ 4.5% | IMF |
| Real GDP Growth (%) | 2.5% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| GDP per Capita (USD) | $23,858 | 2027 | ▲ 3.2% | IMF |
| GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $) | $4 | 2027 | ▲ 4.3% | IMF |
| GDP per Capita, PPP (Intl $) | $33,259 | 2027 | ▲ 2.9% | IMF |
| Share of World GDP, PPP (%) | 0.00% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| GNI (Current USD) | $2.10B | 2024 | ▲ 9.2% | WB |
| GNI per Capita (USD) | $21,150 | 2024 | ▲ 5.9% | WB |
| GNI per Capita, PPP (USD) | $31,730 | 2024 | ▲ 4.8% | WB |
| Industry Value Added (% of GDP) | 19.0% | 2023 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Services Value Added (% of GDP) | 69.1% | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP) | 1.9% | 2023 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 6.2% | 2024 | ▲ 25.8% | WB |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) | 2.6% | 2023 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| External Balance on Goods & Services (% of GDP) | -8.3% | 2022 | ▼ 15.4% | WB |
| Coal Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Oil Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Industry Value Added (Current USD) | $380.8M | 2023 | ▲ 3.8% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary13 indicators · 2024–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 2.0% | 2027 | ▼ 16.7% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 63.2% | 2027 | ▼ 0.9% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -0.7% | 2027 | ▲ 22.2% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -9.9% | 2027 | ▲ 4.8% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 6.2% | 2024 | ▲ 22.3% | WB |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▼ 81.1% | WB |
| Lending Interest Rate (%) | 6.5% | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Deposit Interest Rate (%) | 1.4% | 2024 | ▼ 7.0% | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $358.4M | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 3 | 2024 | ▼ 4.2% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 2.7 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 1.9 | 2024 | ▲ 3.7% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 76.1% | 2024 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 117.7% | 2022 | ▲ 16.5% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 54.7% | 2022 | ▲ 16.5% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 63.0% | 2022 | ▲ 16.4% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $1.02B | 2022 | ▲ 35.8% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $1.18B | 2022 | ▲ 35.6% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $33.0M | 2024 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $823.0M | 2024 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 11.1% | 2024 | ▼ 23.8% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | -0.0% | 2024 | ▼ 100.3% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $245.7M | 2024 | ▼ 16.1% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $26.2M | 2024 | ▼ 24.9% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 1.2% | 2024 | ▼ 31.8% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -8.2% | 2024 | ▲ 39.2% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $-181.4M | 2024 | ▲ 33.1% | WB |
▶External Debt2 indicators · 2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 0.4% | 2021 | ▼ 78.4% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $6.1M | 2021 | ▼ 76.3% | WB |
▶Finance3 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 38.6% | 2024 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 10.1% | 2023 | ▲ 8.1% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 6.1% | 2023 | ▼ 12.4% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,772 | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.5% | 2024 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 212 | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 440 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 440 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 24.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 22,872 | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 75.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 77.6 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 74.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 80.3 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.6 | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 11.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 6.9 | 2023 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Net Migration | 12 | 2025 | ▲ 33.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 17.8% | 2024 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 70.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 11.8% | 2024 | ▲ 4.9% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 42.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 16.7% | 2024 | ▲ 5.0% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 25.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 126.1 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 90.8 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
▶Labor2 indicators · 2018 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 7.2% | 2018 | — | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 20.8% | 2018 | — | WB |
▶Education15 indicators · 2007–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 3.1% | 2023 | ▲ 24.0% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 5.9% | 2025 | ▼ 46.8% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 112.3% | 2023 | ▼ 7.7% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 108.9% | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 123.4% | 2022 | ▲ 16.8% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 106.0% | 2022 | ▼ 7.1% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 133 | 2023 | ▲ 540.2% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 1,087 | 2023 | ▲ 27.6% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 865 | 2023 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 12 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 9 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 41.6% | 2009 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 91.3 | 2007 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 48.4% | 2009 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 7.4% | 2009 | — | WB |
▶Health32 indicators · 2019–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment14 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 3.8 | 2024 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 0 | 2024 | ▲ 3.5% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 5.7% | 2021 | ▲ 14.3% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 0.9% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 19.7 | 2020 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 18.0% | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 79 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 9.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▲ 100.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.7% | 2024 | ▲ 133.3% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 98.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 99.6% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture10 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 20.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 2,061 | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 90 | 2022 | ▲ 11.1% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 81.7 | 2022 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 111.9 | 2022 | ▲ 40.8% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 22 | 2023 | ▼ 4.3% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 3,265 | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 0 | 2023 | ▼ 100.0% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 8.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 46 | 2023 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
▶Technology11 indicators · 2018–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 77.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 201 | 2022 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 10.7 | 2022 | ▲ 23.3% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 970.4 | 2024 | ▲ 20.7% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 5 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 8 | 2021 | ▲ 166.7% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 7 | 2022 | ▼ 5.5% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $0 | 2024 | — | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 0.4% | 2024 | ▼ 10.7% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $5.4M | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 1 | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Infrastructure6 indicators · 2019–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 35,515 | 2022 | ▼ 12.6% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 0.7 | 2022 | ▲ 287.9% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 27,657 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.90 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 94.3% | 2021 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender7 indicators · 2018–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 5.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 69.1% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 99.6% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 32.9 | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 98.52 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 0.96 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.98 | 2019 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.33 | 2023 | ▲ 5.2% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.38 | 2023 | ▲ 337.8% | WB |
| Political Stability | 0.92 | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 0.55 | 2023 | ▲ 88.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.38 | 2023 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.74 | 2023 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 62.3% | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 63.7% | 2023 | ▲ 37.8% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 59.9% | 2023 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 80.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
▶Military2 indicators · 2020–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Personnel | 0 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 10.7 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.60 | 2020 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.63 | 2020 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.57 | 2020 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 8.4 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 384,500 | 2020 | ▼ 62.9% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $416.0M | 2020 | ▼ 58.1% | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $35.0M | 2020 | ▼ 70.6% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 70.0% | 2020 | ▼ 15.7% | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $30.0M | 2020 | ▼ 63.9% | WB |
▶Urban Development3 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▼ 6.9% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 2.6% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 4.4% | WB |
