Antigua and Barbuda Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 195th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
94,745
The population of Antigua and Barbuda is about 94,745 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 95 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Antigua and Barbuda is ranked 195th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.44% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2038 at about 97 thousand, then declining. Since 1960 (56 thousand) it has grown by 70%. Population density is 215 people per square kilometre. 24% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
95 thousand
Yearly change
+0.44%
World rank
195th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
215/km²
Land area
440 km²
Life expectancy
77.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.58
GDP per capita
$24,819
GDP
$2.3B
Population of Antigua and Barbuda, 1960–2050
Antigua and Barbuda population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 55,603 | — | 126 |
| 1970 | 64,528 | +1.11% | 147 |
| 1980 | 64,513 | +0.37% | 147 |
| 1990 | 63,066 | −0.41% | 143 |
| 2000 | 74,912 | +1.69% | 170 |
| 2010 | 85,320 | +1.36% | 194 |
| 2020 | 91,846 | +0.53% | 209 |
| 2024 | 93,772 | +0.49% | 213 |
| 2026proj. | 94,626 | +0.44% | 215 |
| 2030proj. | 96,000 | +0.31% | 218 |
| 2040proj. | 97,133 | −0.05% | 221 |
| 2050proj. | 95,055 | −0.34% | 216 |
Antigua and Barbuda vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,879 times as many people as Antigua and Barbuda. Bangladesh is 6.4 times more densely populated.
Antigua and Barbuda population: questions and answers
What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda in 2026?
About 94,626 (95 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Antigua and Barbuda's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.44% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Antigua and Barbuda?
About 215 people per km², with a land area of 440 km².
What will the population of Antigua and Barbuda be in 2050?
About 95 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
Q36262.
What is the life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda?
77.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.