Antigua and Barbuda Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Antigua and Barbuda's fertility rate was 1.65 in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's fertility rate stood at 1.65 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.65 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 129th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s total fertility rate has fallen sharply over the 65‑year span from 4.60 in 1960, the highest point on record, to 1.65 in 2025, placing the nation at 129th globally. The decline accelerated after the early 2000s, reaching an all‑time trough of 1.37 in 2018 before a modest rebound to the current level. This trajectory mirrors patterns in other small island economies and aligns closely with the rates of Iran (1.66) and Tunisia (1.64), both of which have hovered near the same figure in recent years. The persistent downturn reflects broader demographic transitions, including increased female education, urbanisation, and the diffusion of family‑planning services. While the slight uptick since 2018 suggests a possible stabilisation, continued improvements in reproductive health access and economic incentives for larger families would be required to shift the long‑term downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.65 | +0.07 | #129 |
| 2023 | 1.58 | −0.00 | #80 |
| 2022 | 1.58 | +0.00 | #73 |
| 2021 | 1.58 | +0.01 | #61 |
| 2020 | 1.57 | +0.10 | #60 |
| 2019 | 1.47 | +0.10 | #35 |
| 2018 | 1.37 | −0.11 | #19 |
| 2017 | 1.49 | +0.03 | #33 |
| 2016 | 1.46 | −0.11 | #26 |
| 2015 | 1.57 | +0.04 | #38 |
| 2014 | 1.53 | −0.01 | #33 |
| 2013 | 1.54 | −0.12 | #39 |
| 2012 | 1.66 | −0.09 | #49 |
| 2011 | 1.75 | −0.04 | #56 |
| 2010 | 1.79 | −0.22 | #56 |
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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's fertility rate was 1.65 in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's fertility rate peaked at 4.60 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.37 in 2018.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 129th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 1.65. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_fertility-rate,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}