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Antigua and Barbuda

North America · Caribbean

Very High Development
HDI0.826#53 / 191Very High
GDP / Capita$25K#54 / 190High
Population94K188th
PPP / Capita$36KModerate

365 beaches for 365 days; a CBI passport available, with sailing and luxury tourism.

At a Glance

21
Very ExpensivePrice Level IndexHigher is cheaper to live in
64
HighLife ExpectancyLife expectancy at birth
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Antigua and Barbuda's Human Development Index

0.826

Very High human development

#53 of 191 countries worldwide, #4 of 23 in North America.

Higher than 73% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.

UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.

Closest indicators in this dataset

Life expectancy at birth77.8 yrs (2024)
GNI per capita$23,790 (2025)

World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.

Nearest countries by HDI

#51Uruguay0.830#52Romania0.827
#53Antigua and Barbuda0.826
#54Brunei0.823#55Russia0.821
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →
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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean twin-island nation celebrated for its 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, surrounded by some of the clearest turquoise water in the Atlantic. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, with a sailing culture, colourful colonial architecture, and warm island hospitality. Those seeking adventure beyond the beach may find the islands feel small after a few days.

  • Cricket, not football, is the national sport — produced West Indies cricket legends.
  • Nelson's Dockyard is one of the only Georgian-era naval dockyards still in use worldwide.
  • Redonda island is claimed as a kingdom by various eccentrics — competing 'governments' exist.
  • One of the safest Caribbean nations despite high regional violence.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Saint John's

Language

English

Currency

$ XCD

Area

440 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

44Mbps

Slow115th globally
PlugType A/B
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Digital Nomad Visa

Min. Income

$4,167/mo

Duration

24 months

Renewable

Yes

Application Fee

~$1,500

Application difficultyMedium
Tax treatmentExempt
Processing time—
Health insuranceRequired
DependentsYes (+$500)
Apply onlineYes
Path to residencyNo
Open to all nationalitiesYes
Official page

GDP / Capita

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$25K

High

PPP / Capita

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$36K

High

Inflation

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1.4%

Low

GNI / Capita

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$24K

High

FDI Inflows

i

12.1%

Education Spend

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3.1%

Price Level Index

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19th pct

Expensive

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+53% nominal-1% real
$13K$26K$40K2%4%6%8%200620102015202020252028
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast

HDI since 2007

0.816 → 0.826 (+0.010)Year by year →
2007: 0.8162008: 0.8162009: 0.8102010: 0.8082011: 0.8052012: 0.8112013: 0.8122014: 0.8152015: 0.8182016: 0.8222017: 0.8242018: 0.8282019: 0.8312020: 0.8202021: 0.8192022: 0.826

UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 16 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.

Twenty years here

Year by year →The world report →
Life expectancy at birth75.4 → 77.8 (+2.4)
Internet users30 → 73 (+43)
Urban population28 → 24 (-4)
Births per woman1.83 → 1.58 (-0.25)
Renewable share of energy0 → 1 (+1)
Access to electricity92 → 100 (+8)
Infant mortality11 → 7 (-4)
CO2 emissions per person2.2 → 3.8 (+1.6)
Forest area21 → 18 (-3)

World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).

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Quick answers

What is Antigua and Barbuda's Human Development Index?

Antigua and Barbuda's Human Development Index is 0.826 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #53 of 191 countries.

What is life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda?

Life expectancy at birth in Antigua and Barbuda is 77.8 yrs (World Bank), ranked #61 of 195 countries.