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Antigua and Barbuda: key facts and figures
Antigua and Barbuda has 93,800 people, English as an official language, the East Caribbean dollar and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 184th of 195 countries for total population.
93,800people
XCDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+1268calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Antigua and Barbuda differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
93,800Population
- Annual change+0.49%
- Fertility rate1.6 per woman#125
- Aged 65 and over11.77%#72
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$24,819Output per person
- Total economy$2.3 billion#173
- Real growth+5%#41
- Inflation1.4%#135
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.851Human Development Index
- Life expectancy77.6 years#58
- Mean schooling11.6 years#48
Currency
what money is used and its official code
East Caribbean dollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeXCD
- SymbolEC$
- CapitalSaint John's
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage110 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+1268
- Time zoneAmerica/Antigua
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 6Easter Monday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
73%Internet use
- E-government index0.643#105
- Global rank#105
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointBoggy Peak
- ClimateThe islands have a tropical maritime climate with warm temperatures through the year and a marked seasonal rainfall pattern.
Education
how the school system is structured
Age 16Compulsory end
- Primary enrollment seriesThrough 2018*
- Secondary enrollment seriesThrough 2018*
- Current-data ruleDo not relabel
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