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Antigua and Barbuda: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Antigua and Barbuda: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- St. John's
- Population
- 94,209
- Area
- 442 km²
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar ($)
#186 by population · #184 by area · #175 economy in the world · #49 by population density
Population and society
Population of ag, 1960–2025. From 55,603 in 1960 to 94,209 in 2025.
- Population density
- 213 per km² (rank 49 of 194)
- Urban population
- 24.3% (2025)
- Under 15
- 17.5% (2025)
- Over 65
- 12.3% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.58 (2024)
- Internet users
- 72.7% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $2.3B (rank 175 of 194)
- Inflation
- 1.4% (2025)
- Forests
- 17.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 3.8 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
- Official name
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Motto
- Each Endeavouring, All Achieving (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1268
- Internet domain
- .ag
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Demonym
- Antiguan, Barbudan
Geography
- Continent
- Americas
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Mount Obama (402 m)
- Largest city
- St. John's, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary monarchy
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1981)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $24,819 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 77.8 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.851 (rank 53 of 193)
Parishes in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Barbuda | Codrington | 1,638 (2011) | 161 |
| Redonda | — | — | 1.5 | |
| Saint George | Piggotts | 7,496 (2011) | 24 | |
| Saint John | St. John's | — | 67 | |
| Saint Mary | Bolans | 7,067 (2011) | 64 | |
| Saint Paul | Falmouth | 7,979 (2011) | 45 | |
| Saint Peter | Parham | 5,307 (2011) | 32 | |
| Saint Philip | Freetown | 3,125 (2011) | 41 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Antigua and Barbuda · 1956–1962
Antigua and Barbuda · 1962–1967- Antigua and Barbuda · 1967–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1956–1962 (CC BY-SA 4.0, FOX 52), 1962–1967 (CC BY-SA 4.0, FOX 52).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
St. John's
How many people live in Antigua and Barbuda?
94,209 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
East Caribbean Dollar
What is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda?
English
What is the calling code of Antigua and Barbuda?
+1268
Which countries border Antigua and Barbuda?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Antigua and Barbuda?
Mount Obama (402 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.