Antigua and Barbuda Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Antigua and Barbuda's birth rate was 12.1 in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's birth rate stood at 12.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.1 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 113th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s birth rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960 all‑time peak of 34.96 births per 1,000 people, reaching a trough of 10.82 in 2018 before climbing slightly to 12.14 in 2025, which places the nation at rank 113 globally. The decline mirrors a broader demographic transition common among small island economies, where rising female education, increased labor‑force participation and greater access to contraception have reduced fertility. Over the 65‑year series, the rate has contracted by roughly two‑thirds, a pace comparable to peer countries such as Armenia (12.38) and Bahrain (12.48), which also sit near the lower end of the global distribution. The modest rebound to 12.14 may reflect recent policy incentives for families and a resurgence in net migration, but sustained low fertility could persist unless further social supports, affordable childcare and immigration reforms are introduced to offset the ageing population and maintain labour‑market stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 12.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.1 | +0.3 | #113 |
| 2023 | 11.8 | −0.2 | #93 |
| 2022 | 12.0 | −0.1 | #89 |
| 2021 | 12.1 | −0.0 | #85 |
| 2020 | 12.2 | +0.7 | #85 |
| 2019 | 11.5 | +0.7 | #67 |
| 2018 | 10.8 | −1.0 | #55 |
| 2017 | 11.8 | +0.1 | #66 |
| 2016 | 11.7 | −0.9 | #56 |
| 2015 | 12.6 | +0.3 | #69 |
| 2014 | 12.3 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2013 | 12.4 | −1.0 | #59 |
| 2012 | 13.5 | −0.8 | #70 |
| 2011 | 14.3 | −0.4 | #79 |
| 2010 | 14.7 | −1.9 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's birth rate was 12.1 in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's birth rate peaked at 35.0 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Antigua and Barbuda was 10.8 in 2018.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 113th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's birth rate is projected to reach 12.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 12.1. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Antigua and Barbuda Birth Rate},
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year = {2026}
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