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Looking for Antigua and Barbuda’s population, area, or density? The headline figures are here, answer-first — every one citable to its primary source.
Antigua and Barbuda is the 199th most populous of the 250 countries we track. At 212 people/km² it is denser than 75% of them.
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GDP, human development, happiness, connectivity
Antigua and Barbuda's GDP per capita is $23.5k (current US$, 2024). Its Human Development Index, which combines life expectancy, education, and income, sits at 0.851 (2023). Every number above links to its primary source; we encourage you to verify the latest figures directly.
3 indicators cited · validated May 26
Antigua and Barbuda's twin-island state pairs Eastern Caribbean tourism infrastructure with the region's most attractive personal-tax position — no personal income tax (abolished 2016). St. John's is the capital; English Harbour and Jolly Harbour are leading expat zones. AG's WB gdp_per_capita_usd is ~USD 19,800 (2023). Inflation at 2.7% (2024) is moderate. Healthcare OOP via WB is ~USD 170/month per capita.
For a solo expat in English Harbour: ~USD 1,800/month baseline. St. John's: ~USD 1,400. Inland parishes: ~USD 1,100. Family of three English Harbour: ~USD 3,200; St. John's ~USD 2,500.
Antigua and Barbuda has no personal income tax (abolished 2016) — a major draw for high-earning remote workers and retirees. Standard ABST (sales tax) is 15% per the ABRC; corporate tax is 25% but applies only to local-source income. The country also operates a Citizenship-by-Investment programme for direct citizenship via investment (USD 200K+ donation or real-estate purchase) — distinct from the NDR digital-nomad visa.
Two caveats. The "no personal income tax" framing is structurally correct for individuals — but Antigua and Barbuda operates several other levies (property tax, social security, stamp duty); overall tax burden is not zero. Second, import dependency on food and consumer goods drives prices 20-40% above US mainland prices — especially noticeable on supermarket runs.
These figures are reference baselines drawn from primary government and supranational sources — each indicator has a methodology page that documents the source dataset, refresh cadence, and known limitations of what it does and does not capture. Browse the full Antigua and Barbuda country profile for the latest values across these indicators, or read the methodology page for health_expenditure_per_capita_usd to understand the underlying basis. You can also compare Antigua and Barbuda with similar destinations side-by-side using your own weighting of cost-of-living, tax, and quality-of-life dimensions — the comparison tool surfaces the same indicator data with the per-indicator citations preserved.
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World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)
Antigua and Barbuda scores 67 out of 100 on the World Bank's Rule of Law measure (2024). Its Voice & Accountability score, which captures citizens' ability to participate in selecting government and free expression, is 66. These are composite indicators built from many underlying surveys — follow the source links to see their full methodology.
Life expectancy, healthcare resources, mortality
Life expectancy at birth in Antigua and Barbuda is 77.6 years (2023, World Bank). Mortality figures below are sensitive to data lag — some countries report several years behind real time.
Air quality and protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas cover 16.5% of land — the Kunming-Montréal global target is 30% by 2030.
Population total and density
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Validated May 26
Antigua and Barbuda offers a single relocation programme: the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR), launched in 2020 as one of the early Caribbean DN visas. The programme is administered directly by the twin-island state's Ministry of Tourism.
Income requirement: USD 50,000/year per applicant (this is a single-applicant threshold; family applications use a tiered fee structure rather than separate income proofs). Fees: USD 1,500 individual, USD 2,000 couple, USD 3,000 family of 3+. 24-month residence authorisation — twice the duration of most Caribbean DN visas, which makes NDR competitive for nomads who want more than a one-year stay before re-applying. After 24 months, applicants must reapply (no automatic renewal within NDR; the programme is reapplication-based). Family reunification allowed under the consolidated family fee.
Antigua and Barbuda has no foreign-income tax for non-resident-status holders — and the 2-year NDR status doesn't trigger tax residency under typical interpretations. Local VAT (ABST — Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax) is 15%. There is no personal income tax in Antigua and Barbuda — abolished in 2016 — a significant draw for high-earning remote workers. Corporate tax is 25% but applies only to local-source income. Path to permanent residency: the NDR is NOT a PR pathway. Antigua and Barbuda also operates a Citizenship-by-Investment programme for direct citizenship via investment (USD 200,000+ donation or real-estate purchase) — distinct from the NDR.
Two caveats. First, no-personal-income-tax remains the case for individuals, but the country operates several other levies (property tax, social security, stamp duty) — overall tax burden is not zero. Second, the NDR's "income certification" model (similar to Barbados) relies on attestation — supporting documentation may be requested, and the visa can be cancelled for misrepresentation. Compare AG NDR with other Caribbean tracks or browse Antigua and Barbuda.
Primary-source verification: visa administration via Antigua Immigration Department; tax-side rules via Antigua Inland Revenue Department.
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