Antigua and Barbuda Life Expectancy
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Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy was 77.8 in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy stood at 77.8 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.8 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 65th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from a low of 62.63 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 77.79 in 2025, placing the nation 65th globally. This 15.16‑year gain reflects improvements in health infrastructure, disease prevention, and maternal‑child care, mirroring advances seen in comparable small‑state peers such as Sri Lanka, which recorded 77.71 in the same year. The upward trajectory aligns with regional trends in the Caribbean, where expanding access to primary care and higher vaccination coverage have contributed to longer survival. Nevertheless, the gap with higher‑ranking peers like Poland (77.85) and Estonia (77.68) suggests room for further gains, particularly through addressing non‑communicable disease risk factors and strengthening elder‑care services. If current health reforms continue and fiscal resources are directed toward preventive health, the upward trend in life expectancy is likely to persist, potentially moving Antigua and Barbuda into the top‑sixty global rankings in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.8 | +0.2 | #65 |
| 2023 | 77.6 | +0.1 | #76 |
| 2022 | 77.5 | +0.3 | #67 |
| 2021 | 77.2 | +0.0 | #58 |
| 2020 | 77.2 | −0.0 | #66 |
| 2019 | 77.2 | +0.0 | #75 |
| 2018 | 77.1 | +0.1 | #75 |
| 2017 | 77.0 | +0.1 | #73 |
| 2016 | 77.0 | +0.1 | #71 |
| 2015 | 76.9 | −0.0 | #70 |
| 2014 | 76.9 | −0.1 | #69 |
| 2013 | 77.1 | −0.0 | #65 |
| 2012 | 77.1 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 2011 | 77.0 | +0.3 | #59 |
| 2010 | 76.7 | +0.3 | #61 |
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 life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy was 77.8 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy peaked at 77.8 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda was 62.6 in 1960.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 65th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy is projected to reach 77.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 77.8. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_life-expectancy,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}