Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation located in the Caribbean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico, covering an area of 443 square kilometers. As of 2024, the country has a population of approximately 102,634, with English and Antiguan Creole as the primary languages. The islands feature mostly low-lying limestone and coral terrain with some volcanic areas, and experience a tropical maritime climate with little seasonal temperature variation. Saint John’s serves as the capital, and the government operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth.

Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is driven primarily by tourism, construction, and light manufacturing including clothing, alcohol, and household appliances. The GDP stands at $2.23 billion with a GDP per capita of $29,600, though the country carries significant public debt at 86.2% of GDP. The population is predominantly Protestant Christian and enjoys a life expectancy of 77.8 years. Exports reached $1.314 billion in 2024, and the country continues to develop its tourism infrastructure while managing its debt obligations.