Quick Data on Antigua and Barbuda
| Short Name | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Capital | Saint John’s |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | AC |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 442.6 sq km |
| Population | 98,179 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s) |
Geography of Antigua and Barbuda
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 17 03 N, 61 48 W, Antigua and Barbuda neighbors n/a. The terrain in Antigua and Barbuda is described as mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Antigua and Barbuda: tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation.
| Surface Total | 442.6 sq km |
| Land Surface | 442.6 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 153 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mount Obama 402 m |
Resources of Antigua and Barbuda
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL; pleasant climate fosters tourism. The agricultural land occupies 20.50% of Antigua and Barbuda, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 22.30%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 20.50% | 91 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 1.3 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 22.30% | 99 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Other Land | 57.30% | 254 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Antigua and Barbuda
The population of the country is estimated at 98,179 people, with the biggest urban area having 21,000 SAINT JOHN’S (capital) (2018). Known as Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s), the people from Antigua and Barbuda come from diversified ethnic groups such as African descent 87.3%, mixed 4.7%, hispanic 2.7%, white 1.6%, other 2.7%, unspecified 0.9% (2011 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 68.3% (Anglican 17.6%, Seventh Day Adventist 12.4%, Pentecostal 12.2%, Moravian 8.3%, Methodist 5.6%, Wesleyan Holiness 4.5%, Church of God 4.1%, Baptist 3.6%), Roman Catholic 8.2%, other 12.2%, unspecified 5.5%, none 5.9% (2011 est.).
| Population | 98,179 |
| Nationality | Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English, Antiguan creole |
| Birth Rate | 15.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 24.40% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.96 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.9 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm. The legal system makes use of common law based on the English model.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm |
| Citizenship by Birth | yes |
| Citizenship by Descent | yes |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Antigua and Barbuda
From a population total of 98,179, the labor force is 30,000 (1991). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, fruits, vegetables, bananas, coconuts, cucumbers, mangoes, sugarcane; livestock. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, construction, light manufacturing (clothing, alcohol, household appliances). Its exports cover petroleum products, bedding, handicrafts, electronic components, transport equipment, food and live animals. The main import products are: food and live animals, machinery and transport equipment, manufactures, chemicals, oil.
| Exports | $86.7 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $560 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Poland 62.2%, Cameroon 9.5%, US 5.1%, UK 4.5% (2017) |
| Import Partners | US 48%, Spain 4.2% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $26,400 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 331 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 9,358 (2012) |
| Internet Users | 60,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 65.20% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Antigua and Barbuda, statistics sectio
