Antigua and Barbuda Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Antigua and Barbuda's population growth was 0.49% in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's population growth stood at 0.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.00pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.49% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 146th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s population growth has slowed markedly over the past six decades, falling from an early‑year rate of 1.67 % in 1961 to a modest 0.49 % in 2025, a level that places the nation at rank 146 globally and matches the current growth rate of the European Union. The apex of the island’s demographic expansion occurred in 1996, when the annual increase peaked at 2.07 %, reflecting a period of robust natural increase and limited out‑migration. By contrast, the all‑time trough was recorded in 1987 with a negative growth of –0.51 %, a rare contraction driven by emigration and a temporary decline in birth rates. Over the 65‑year coverage span, the trend has been one of gradual deceleration, aligning Antigua and Barbuda more closely with peers such as Samoa (0.47 %) and Sudan (0.51 %). Continued low fertility, coupled with the potential for increased labor‑force participation of women and modest immigration, will likely keep growth near the current low‑single‑digit level unless significant policy shifts or economic incentives alter demographic behavior.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.46% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.48% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.49% | −0.00pp | #146 |
| 2024 | 0.49% | −0.02pp | #74 |
| 2023 | 0.51% | −0.02pp | #77 |
| 2022 | 0.53% | −0.02pp | #75 |
| 2021 | 0.55% | +0.02pp | #92 |
| 2020 | 0.53% | +0.05pp | #86 |
| 2019 | 0.48% | −0.02pp | #76 |
| 2018 | 0.50% | −0.05pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 0.55% | −0.07pp | #78 |
| 2016 | 0.62% | −0.10pp | #80 |
| 2015 | 0.72% | −0.07pp | #80 |
| 2014 | 0.79% | −0.12pp | #84 |
| 2013 | 0.92% | −0.15pp | #91 |
| 2012 | 1.07% | −0.11pp | #101 |
| 2011 | 1.18% | −0.17pp | #111 |
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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's population growth was 0.49% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's population growth peaked at 2.07% in 1996.
The lowest population growth in Antigua and Barbuda was -0.51% in 1987.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 146th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's population growth is projected to reach 0.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 0.49%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_population-growth,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}