International Relations of Antigua and Barbuda

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 8 relations tracked

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean nation located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. It is an independent country within the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of 54 countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. The country is made up of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, as well as several smaller islands. The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, which is located on the island of Antigua.

Population

94.2K#189 of 205

Land area

440 km²#188 of 205

GDP

$2.3B#180 of 199

Global influence

#198Very Low

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Antigua and Barbuda has a parliamentary democracy and is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country's economy is primarily based on tourism, with the majority of visitors coming from the United States and Europe. It also has a small agricultural sector and is known for its production of high-quality fruits and vegetables.

Antigua and Barbuda has a population of around 97,000 people, and the official language is English. The country has a diverse culture, with influences from Africa, Europe, and the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. The main religions are Christianity, particularly Anglicanism, and Rastafarianism.

Geography & terrain

A small twin-island nation in the Caribbean, low-lying with gently rolling hills and no significant elevation. Tropical climate with a wet and dry season and hurricane exposure. Entirely coastline, with no interior depth for defense — small island states like this are historically easy to blockade or raid from the sea.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Antigua and Barbuda Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	St John's (22.2K people, 23.6% of total population)
Population	94.2K (2025) (#189 of 205 countries)
Land area	440 km² (#188 of 205 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	77 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	East Caribbean Dollar
Main language(s)	English
Government type	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Time zone	UTC-4.0
GDP	$2.3B (#180 of 199 countries)
GDP per capita	$24.8K (#58 of 199 countries)
International calling code	+1268
Driving side	Left
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	1
Nuclear power	No
European Union	Not a member
NATO	Not a member
Other groups	Commonwealth of Nations

Land borders

Antigua and Barbuda has no land borders (it is an island nation or otherwise has no neighboring countries).

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Rank #198 Very Low International Influence

Antigua and Barbuda's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Antigua and Barbuda by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.