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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Barbados’ population is 201% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 188,695.
Antigua and Barbuda’s surface area is 2.3% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 10 km².
Barbados’ population density is 208% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 444 /km².
Barbados’ nominal GDP is 240% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $5.29 billion.
Barbados’ GDP per capita is 13% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $3,002.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
St. John's
Bridgetown
93,772
282,467
440 km²
430 km²
213 /km²
657 /km²
$2.21 billion · 2024
$7.50 billion · 2024
$23,542 · 2024
$26,545 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Antiguan or Barbudan
Barbadian
+1
+1
.ag
.bb
AG / ATG
BB / BRB
America/Antigua
America/Barbados
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
| Measure | Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | St. John's | Bridgetown |
| Population | 93,772 | 282,467 |
| Surface area | 440 km² | 430 km² |
| Population density | 213 /km² | 657 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.21 billion · 2024 | $7.50 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $23,542 · 2024 | $26,545 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $ | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ |
| Nationality | Antiguan or Barbudan | Barbadian |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .ag | .bb |
| ISO codes | AG / ATG | BB / BRB |
| Time zone | America/Antigua | America/Barbados |
| Native name | Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados |
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Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean, famed for its turquoise waters and the boast of having a beach for every day of the year. A sovereign state within the Commonwealth, it pairs a relaxed island pace with a vibrant sailing and tourism economy. Its capital, St. John's, sits on the larger island of Antigua.
Full Antigua and Barbuda profile →Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
Full Barbados profile →The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's.
Antigua and Barbuda has a recorded population of approximately 93,772 people.
Antigua and Barbuda covers an area of about 440 km².
Antigua and Barbuda has a population density of roughly 213 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Antigua and Barbuda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.21 billion as of 2024.
Antigua and Barbuda has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,542.
Antigua and Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.
Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Antigua and Barbuda are referred to as Antiguan or Barbudan.
The international dialing code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Antigua and Barbuda is .ag.
Antigua and Barbuda uses the America/Antigua time zone.
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean, famed for its turquoise waters and the boast of having a beach for every day of the year. A sovereign state within the Commonwealth, it pairs a relaxed island pace with a vibrant sailing and tourism economy. Its capital, St. John's, sits on the larger island of Antigua.
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.