Antigua and Barbuda Population Pyramid (2026)
Antigua and Barbuda has a population of 94,625 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 184th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.9%, with 90.9 males for every 100 females.
Antigua and Barbuda Demographics
Antigua and Barbuda has 94,625 people in 2026, up 46.6% from 64,527 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 394 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 17.2% — the 56th-lowest of 194 countries.
Median age 36.7 — the 62nd-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 23.7% (22,462)
All generations in Antigua and Barbuda →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Antigua and Barbuda's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Antigua and Barbuda has 90.9 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 4,511 (4.8% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:45,057
- Percentage:47.6%
Female Statistics
- Population:49,568
- Percentage:52.4%
- Ratio Format:1:1.100
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Antigua and Barbuda indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,079 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,121 | 12.1 | 1.58 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,114 | 12.0 | 1.58 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,106 | 11.8 | 1.58 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,102 | 11.7 | 1.58 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,091 | 11.6 | 1.58 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,079 | 11.4 | 1.57 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (1,079 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda's median age is 36.7 years
Half the population is younger than 36.7 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5,469 | 5.8% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 5,252 | 5.6% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 5,579 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 6,544 | 6.9% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 6,352 | 6.7% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 7,026 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 7,206 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 7,114 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 6,761 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 6,328 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 6,305 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 6,564 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 5,932 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 4,688 | 5.0% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 3,233 | 3.4% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 2,137 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,213 | 1.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 577 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 251 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 79 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 100+ | 16 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.57 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.4 vs 7.2 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Antigua and Barbuda Total Fertility Rate: 1.57 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.58 | 12.1 | |
| 2022 | 1.58 | 12.0 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 1.58 | 11.8 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 1.58 | 11.7 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 1.58 | 11.6 | 0.00 |
| 2026 | 1.57 | 11.4 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.56
Antigua and Barbuda's total fertility rate is 1.57 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Antigua and Barbuda ranks 134 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −69.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Antigua and Barbuda's population has increased by 108.2%.
The median age has increased from 18.0 in 1950 to 36.7 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Antigua and Barbuda's Demographics
Antigua and Barbuda has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 12.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 30–34, at 7.6% of the population, compared with 5.8% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Antigua and Barbuda's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Antigua and Barbuda's working-age share peaked in 2019 at 71.1% and is 69.9% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Antigua and Barbuda is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.57 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Antigua and Barbuda's median age changed by +4.2 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 94,625 |
| Male Population | 45,057(47.6%) |
| Female Population | 49,568(52.4%) |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 90.9 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 16,300(17.2%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 66,131(69.9%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 12,194(12.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 43.1 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 24.6 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 18.4 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda
How long the average person in Antigua and Barbuda is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Antigua and Barbuda is projected to grow to 95,055 people by 2050 (+0.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 36.7 in 2026 to 45.8 by 2050.
Antigua and Barbuda's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population remained stable, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 4.1 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 11.7 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 2.8 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 65K to 65K
- • Decline rate of 0% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.7 to 20.8 years (+4.1y)
- • 65+ share changed by +2.8 points; under-15 share by −11.7 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Antigua and Barbuda
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank globally by population?
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 184th in the world by population with 94,625 people as of 2026.
What does Antigua and Barbuda's age structure reveal about its development?
Antigua and Barbuda's age structure — 17.2% under 15, 69.9% working-age (15–64) and 12.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 36.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has 43.1 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Antigua and Barbuda experiencing a demographic dividend?
Antigua and Barbuda has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Antigua and Barbuda's working-age share peaked in 2019 at 71.1% and is 69.9% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Antigua and Barbuda's population?
Antigua and Barbuda has more females than males, with 90.9 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Antigua and Barbuda Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/antigua-and-barbuda
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