Antigua and Barbuda: cost of living

What is the inflation rate in Antigua and Barbuda?

Consumer prices in Antigua and Barbuda rose 7.0% in the twelve months to September 2026, according to the consumer price index release published by the Statistics Division on 2 October 2026. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels rose 12.6%, transport 12.0% and communication 23.1%, while food and non-alcoholic drinks fell 1.0%.

Inflation has risen during 2026: the rate was 5.5% in August, when the August release showed electricity prices 42.9% higher than a year earlier. Transport services rose 25.5% in the year to September, mainly because air fares rose 29.7%, and the pump price of gasoline went from EC$14.50 to EC$16.50. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, was 7.5%.

Official sources: Statistics Division: CPI release for September 2026 · Statistics Division: CPI release for August 2026

What is Antigua and Barbuda's inflation rate?

According to the IMF, consumer price inflation in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.4% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from -0.6% (2009) to 7.5% (2022). Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 2.1%, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 19th highest of 29. World rank, highest first: 126th of 165.

How many people in Antigua and Barbuda go hungry?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2023, is 13.5%. It is 20th highest of 21 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 27.6%. Of 135 countries with 2023 data, 85th highest.