Antigua and Barbuda: economy

What is Antigua and Barbuda's GDP growth rate?

Antigua and Barbuda's real GDP grew 2.1% in 2025, down from 2.5% in 2024 and well below an earlier estimate of 5.0%, according to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Economic and Financial Review (2025 update) for the country, published in September 2026. Transport and storage grew 8.8% and construction 2.2%, while accommodation and food services shrank 5.1% and wholesale and retail trade 4.2%.

The bank links the shortfall to fewer tourist arrivals and to cement supply problems that delayed some construction projects. Nominal GDP was EC$6,073.5 million. The bank estimates growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027. The 2025 figures are revised and may change as more complete data arrive.

Official sources: ECCB: Antigua and Barbuda Economic and Financial Review, 2025 update (PDF)

How many tourists visit Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda received 325,473 stayover visitors in 2025, 1.4% fewer than in 2024, and 768,469 cruise passengers, down 1.8%, according to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Economic and Financial Review (2025 update) for the country. Yacht arrivals rose 3.9%.

Visitors from the main source markets, the United States and the United Kingdom, rose 1.3% and 0.7%. The fall came from the Canadian and Caribbean markets: the bank links lower Canadian arrivals to reduced airline capacity, and Caribbean arrivals to the high cost of regional travel. Travel receipts were EC$2,756.6 million in 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics publishes monthly visitor arrivals by country.

Official sources: ECCB: Antigua and Barbuda Economic and Financial Review, 2025 update (PDF) · NBS: Monthly visitor arrivals by country

How fast is Antigua and Barbuda's economy growing?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Antigua and Barbuda at 5.0% in 2025. The peak was 12.7% in 2006 and the low -18.9% in 2020. Latin America & Caribbean median: 2.7%; Antigua and Barbuda is 3rd highest of 31. Worldwide: 46th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Antigua and Barbuda?

In 2025, GDP per person in Antigua and Barbuda was $24,819, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: $10,989; Antigua and Barbuda is 5th highest of 31. Of 180 countries with 2025 data, 48th highest.

What is Antigua and Barbuda's GDP per capita at PPP?

The World Bank puts GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Antigua and Barbuda at $35,832 in international dollars in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 7th highest of 30 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is $22,756 in international dollars. World rank, highest first: 58th of 179.

What share of Antigua and Barbuda's economy is exports?

The World Bank puts exports of goods and services in Antigua and Barbuda at 55.0% of GDP in 2022. The peak was 74.5% of GDP in 2014 and the low 41.9% of GDP in 2020. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 32.9% of GDP, and Antigua and Barbuda placed 1st highest of 23. World rank, highest first: 45th of 168.

Does Antigua and Barbuda earn more abroad than it spends?

In 2025, the current account balance in Antigua and Barbuda was -12.0% of GDP, according to the IMF, which is a deficit. The peak was 2.0% of GDP in 2015 and the low -28.8% of GDP in 2007. Latin America & Caribbean median: -1.2% of GDP; Antigua and Barbuda is 22nd highest of 27. Of 132 countries with 2025 data, 119th highest.

What is FDI in Antigua and Barbuda?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 12.1% of GDP. Since 2005 it has ranged from 3.4% of GDP (2014) to 23.3% of GDP (2007). Latin America & Caribbean median: 2.5% of GDP; Antigua and Barbuda is 3rd highest of 31. Worldwide: 10th of 179.

What interest rate do banks charge in Antigua and Barbuda?

The IMF puts the average bank lending rate in Antigua and Barbuda at 6.4% in 2025. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 20th highest of 23 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 8.8%. World rank, highest first: 55th of 73.