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Antigua and Barbuda population overview
Antigua and Barbuda is the 26th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 95,235 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.4% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,086 births (11.4 per 1,000 people) and 686 deaths (7.2 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 2 people. The infant mortality rate is 0.6 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 55,603 in 1960 to 94,209 in 2025 — a change of +69.4%, or +0.8% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 36.7 years; life expectancy at birth is 78.1 years; women have on average 1.6 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 17.5% of residents are under 15 and 12.3% are 65 or older (2025); 24.3% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Saint John's. Antigua and Barbuda covers 440 km², giving a population density of about 217 people per km². GDP was $2.34B in 2025 — about $24,819 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Antigua and Barbuda population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 95,561 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 95,235 |
| World rank | #202 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #26 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.4% |
| Births per year est. | 1,086 |
| Deaths per year est. | 686 |
| Net migration per year est. | +2 |
| Birth rate | 11.4 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 7.2 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 0.6 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 90.9 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 36.7 years |
| Life expectancy | 78.1 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 24.3% |
| Surface area 2023 | 440 km² |
| Population density | 217 per km² |
| Capital | Saint John's |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $2.34B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $24,819 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Antigua and Barbuda population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 95,561 | – | – |
| 2025 | 94,209 | +437 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 93,772 | +456 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 93,316 | +476 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 92,840 | +491 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 92,349 | +503 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 91,846 | +2,437 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 89,409 | +4,089 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 85,320 | +5,709 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 79,611 | +4,699 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 74,912 | +6,723 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 68,189 | +5,123 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 63,066 | -1,525 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 64,591 | +78 | +0% |
| 1980 | 64,513 | +674 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 63,839 | -689 | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 64,528 | +4,558 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 59,970 | +4,367 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 55,603 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Antigua and Barbuda
Population over time
- From 55,603 in 1960 to 95,561 today — up 71.9%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.5% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 77.8 years (2024), up 15.1 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.6 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.7 births vs 7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 4.7 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 17.5% of the population is under 15 and 12.3% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.36 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 3.8 t in 2024, vs 1.59 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,786.9 kg of oil equivalent per person (2007), up 14% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 0.9% of final energy in 2022 (+0.9 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 18% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 23% to 18% since 1990 — roughly 22 km² of forest lost.
Urban population (% of total)
- 24.3% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 39.6% in 1960 (-15.2 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 8.5% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 560 m³ in 2022, down 39.1% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $2.34B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 62.7% since 2015.
- That works out to $24,819 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 1.4% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 72.7% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 200.5 per 100 people (2022) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda in 2026?
As of October 2026, Antigua and Barbuda has an estimated population of 95,561. The United Nations estimated 95,235 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.4% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Antigua and Barbuda growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.4% per year — roughly 1 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,086 births and 686 deaths, with net migration of +2.
What is the population density of Antigua and Barbuda?
About 217 people per square kilometre: 95,561 people living on 440 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Antigua and Barbuda?
The median age is 36.7 years, and life expectancy at birth is 78.1 years. 17.5% of the population is under 15 and 12.3% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank by population?
Antigua and Barbuda is the 202nd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 26th in North America, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Antigua and Barbuda changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 55,603; by 2025 it had grown to 94,209 (+69.4%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Isle of ManSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.4%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.