Population of Antigua and Barbuda
As of May 2026, the population of Antigua and Barbuda is 95.7 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 481 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.51%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 32.5 years in 2016 to 36.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 80 years and population density is 217.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Antigua and Barbuda peaked in 1950, reaching around 2.14% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.5% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.42 thousand in 1996 to nearly 481 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Antigua and Barbuda, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 75.8 years in 2006 to 80 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Antigua and Barbuda
The cities of Antigua and Barbuda are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 80.6 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Saint John’s, Saint John Parish, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 51.7 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by St. Paul Parish, Saint Paul Parish with 8.1 thousand and St. George Parish, Saint George Parish with 8.1 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Antigua and Barbuda:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint John’s, Saint John Parish | 51,737 |
| 2 | St. Paul Parish, Saint Paul Parish | 8,128 |
| 3 | St. George Parish, Saint George Parish | 8,055 |
| 4 | St. Mary Parish, Saint Mary Parish | 7,341 |
| 5 | St. Peter Parish, Saint Philip Parish | 5,325 |
| 6 | St. Philip Parish, Saint Philip Parish | 3,347 |
| 7 | Liberta, Saint Paul Parish | 2,560 |
| 8 | All Saints, Saint Peter Parish | 2,526 |
| 9 | Piggotts, Saint George Parish | 1,878 |
| 10 | Swetes, Saint Paul Parish | 1,837 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bolands, Saint Mary Parish | 1,657 |
| 12 | Barbuda Parish, Barbuda | 1,634 |
| 13 | Potters Village, Saint John Parish | 1,433 |
| 14 | Codrington, Barbuda | 1,325 |
| 15 | Willikies, Saint Philip Parish | 1,270 |
| 16 | New Winthorpes, Saint George Parish | 1,266 |
| 17 | Jacks Hill, Saint John Parish | 1,151 |
| 18 | Sugar Factory, Saint John Parish | 1,051 |
| 19 | Bendals, Saint John Parish | 973 |
| 20 | Parham, Saint Peter Parish | 969 |