Population

Antigua and BarbudavsJamaica
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Jamaica is higher
Nominal GDP
Jamaica is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Jamaica’s population is about 30.3× that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 2,745,403.
Surface area
Jamaica’s surface area is about 25.0× that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 10,550 km².
Population density
Jamaica’s population density is 21% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 45.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Jamaica’s nominal GDP is 897% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $19.81 billion.
GDP per capita
Antigua and Barbuda’s GDP per capita is 204% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of $15,789.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
St. John's
Kingston
Population
93,772
2,839,175
Surface area
440 km²
10,990 km²
Population density
213 /km²
258 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.21 billion · 2024
$22.01 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$23,542 · 2024
$7,754 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $
Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$
Nationality
Antiguan or Barbudan
Jamaican
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.ag
.jm
ISO codes
AG / ATG
JM / JAM
Time zone
America/Antigua
America/Jamaica
Native name
Antigua and Barbuda
Jamaica
| Measure | Antigua and Barbuda | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | St. John's | Kingston |
| Population | 93,772 | 2,839,175 |
| Surface area | 440 km² | 10,990 km² |
| Population density | 213 /km² | 258 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.21 billion · 2024 | $22.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $23,542 · 2024 | $7,754 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $ | Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$ |
| Nationality | Antiguan or Barbudan | Jamaican |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .ag | .jm |
| ISO codes | AG / ATG | JM / JAM |
| Time zone | America/Antigua | America/Jamaica |
| Native name | Antigua and Barbuda | Jamaica |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Antigua and Barbuda
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 →About Jamaica
Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.
Full Jamaica profile →Antigua and Barbuda & Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's.
What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a recorded population of approximately 93,772 people.
How big is Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda covers an area of about 440 km².
What is the population density of Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a population density of roughly 213 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.21 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,542.
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.
Where is Antigua and Barbuda located?
Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Antigua and Barbuda called?
People from Antigua and Barbuda are referred to as Antiguan or Barbudan.
What is the phone calling code for Antigua and Barbuda?
The international dialing code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1.
What is the internet domain for Antigua and Barbuda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Antigua and Barbuda is .ag.
What time zone is Antigua and Barbuda in?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the America/Antigua time zone.
What is Antigua and Barbuda known for?
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.
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What is the population of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a recorded population of approximately 2,839,175 people.
How big is Jamaica?
Jamaica covers an area of about 10,990 km².
What is the population density of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a population density of roughly 258 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $22.01 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,754.
What currency is used in Jamaica?
Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), with the symbol J$.
Where is Jamaica located?
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Jamaica called?
People from Jamaica are referred to as Jamaican.
What is the phone calling code for Jamaica?
The international dialing code for Jamaica is +1.
What is the internet domain for Jamaica?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jamaica is .jm.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses the America/Jamaica time zone.
What is Jamaica known for?
Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.