Antigua and Barbuda: official statistics and sources
13 official bodies for Antigua and Barbuda, from Statistics Division to Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: English. Capital: Saint John's.
Who holds power in Antigua and Barbuda
- Head of state: King Charles III (King)
- Representative of the head of state: Sir Rodney Williams (Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda)
- Head of government: Gaston Alphonso Browne (Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships of Antigua and Barbuda)
- Foreign minister: Everly Paul Chet Greene (Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration of Antigua and Barbuda)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. How local power works in Antigua and Barbuda: 2 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Antigua and Barbuda: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Antigua and Barbuda's population at 94,209 in 2025, up from 89,409 in 2015. Of the 33 UN members in the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region, 30 have more people; worldwide it comes 183rd.
GDP for 2025 was $2.3 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. That works out at $24,819 a head; the regional median is $10,989.
Real GDP grew by 5.0% in 2025, World Bank figures show. For 2026 the IMF expects 2.4%.
Across 2025 the annual rate was 1.4%. The IMF forecasts 3.6% for 2026.
The IMF records general government gross debt of 70.2% of GDP for 2025, compared with a median of 65.6% across the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region; its 2026 projection is 66.8%.
Life expectancy at birth: 77.8 years (2024).
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 7.5% (2022), lowest -0.5% (2016).
- Debt ratio 2015: 92.1%; 2025: 70.2%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +54%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Antigua and Barbuda
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- Statistics Division
Population census results, consumer price index, national accounts, trade and labour force statistics for Antigua and Barbuda.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Monetary policy statements, banking and money supply statistics, balance of payments data and economic reviews for the eight-member Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda (House of Representatives and Senate)
Parliament information page on the government portal describing both chambers and their membership.
Government
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda
Government news releases, Cabinet notices, ministry directories and public service information.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Laws of Antigua and Barbuda
Acts, statutory instruments and consolidated laws of Antigua and Barbuda.
Courts judgments
- Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Judgments of the Court of Appeal and High Court, practice directions, court rules and cause lists for the OECS member states and territories.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Supreme Audit Institution of Antigua and Barbuda
Reports of the Director of Audit on the public accounts and audits of government ministries and statutory bodies.
Elections results and rules
- Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
Voter registration information, electoral legislation and official general election results.
Regulators
- Financial Services Regulatory Commission
Licensing, supervision notices and registers for non-bank financial services, insurance and international business in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission
Securities market rules, licensee registers, regulatory notices and annual reports for the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
- Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority
Regional telecommunications policy advice, spectrum and numbering decisions, consultations and sector statistics for its member states.
Ombudsman
- Office of the Ombudsman
Information on complaints against public bodies and reports of the Ombudsman.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office
Keeps the register of companies and business names under the Companies Act, and registers trademarks, patents and other intellectual property.
Notes
Antigua and Barbuda's final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (UK).
The ABIPCO site presented a TLS certificate that could not be verified from the checking network on 2026-10-13; the server responded.
Freedom of information in Antigua and Barbuda
| Law | Freedom of Information Act, 2004 (No. 19 of 2004) (2004) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | Each public authority responds to requests made to it. |
| Time limit | 20 working days |
| Appeals to | Information Commissioner; the Commissioner's decisions can be taken to the High Court for review within 28 days. |
The Act was published in the Official Gazette of 23 December 2004. The Commissioner must decide a complaint within 30 days.
What Antigua and Barbuda does not have
- No land registry website could be reached (landregistry.gov.ag did not connect on 2026-10-13).
- No website for the Information Commissioner or the Integrity Commission could be found (integrity.gov.ag and integritycommission.gov.ag did not connect).
- No public procurement portal could be reached (tenders.gov.ag did not connect).
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Antigua and Barbuda by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Antigua and Barbuda, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Antigua and Barbuda. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Local government in Antigua and Barbuda how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 6: National government
- Antigua and Barbuda: national government this page
- Government and power in Antigua and Barbuda who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda?
94,209 (2025, World Bank). National figures: Statistics Division.
What is the inflation rate in Antigua and Barbuda?
1.4% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Statistics Division.
What is Antigua and Barbuda's GDP?
$2.3 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Antigua and Barbuda have?
70.2% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Antigua and Barbuda?
Statistics Division: https://statistics.gov.ag/
Is there a freedom of information law in Antigua and Barbuda?
Freedom of Information Act, 2004 (No. 19 of 2004) (2004). Time limit: 20 working days. Appeals: Information Commissioner; the Commissioner's decisions can be taken to the High Court for review within 28 days..
What is the central bank of Antigua and Barbuda?
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank: https://www.eccb-centralbank.org/
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