Population

Antigua and BarbudavsThe Bahamas
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
The Bahamas is higher
Nominal GDP
The Bahamas is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The Bahamas’ population is 328% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 307,511.
Surface area
The Bahamas’ surface area is about 31.5× that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 13,440 km².
Population density
Antigua and Barbuda’s population density is 637% higher than that of The Bahamas, a difference of 184 /km².
Nominal GDP
The Bahamas’ nominal GDP is 617% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $13.63 billion.
GDP per capita
The Bahamas’ GDP per capita is 68% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $15,913.
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
Nassau
Population
93,772
401,283
Surface area
440 km²
13,880 km²
Population density
213 /km²
28.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.21 billion · 2024
$15.83 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$23,542 · 2024
$39,455 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $
Bahamian dollar · BSD · B$
Nationality
Antiguan or Barbudan
Bahamian
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.ag
.bs
ISO codes
AG / ATG
BS / BHS
Time zone
America/Antigua
America/Nassau
Native name
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
| Measure | Antigua and Barbuda | The Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | St. John's | Nassau |
| Population | 93,772 | 401,283 |
| Surface area | 440 km² | 13,880 km² |
| Population density | 213 /km² | 28.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.21 billion · 2024 | $15.83 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $23,542 · 2024 | $39,455 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $ | Bahamian dollar · BSD · B$ |
| Nationality | Antiguan or Barbudan | Bahamian |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .ag | .bs |
| ISO codes | AG / ATG | BS / BHS |
| Time zone | America/Antigua | America/Nassau |
| Native name | Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas |
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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 The Bahamas
The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays scattered across the clear waters of the western Atlantic, southeast of Florida. Renowned for powder-white beaches and shallow turquoise seas, it is one of the Caribbean region's premier tourism and banking destinations. Its capital, Nassau, sits on the island of New Providence.
Full The Bahamas profile →Antigua and Barbuda & The Bahamas: 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 The Bahamas?
The capital of The Bahamas is Nassau.
What is the population of The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a recorded population of approximately 401,283 people.
How big is The Bahamas?
The Bahamas covers an area of about 13,880 km².
What is the population density of The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a population density of roughly 28.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.83 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a GDP per capita of approximately $39,455.
What currency is used in The Bahamas?
The Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar (BSD), with the symbol B$.
Where is The Bahamas located?
The Bahamas is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What is the native name of The Bahamas?
The native name of The Bahamas is Bahamas.
What are people from The Bahamas called?
People from The Bahamas are referred to as Bahamian.
What is the phone calling code for The Bahamas?
The international dialing code for The Bahamas is +1.
What is the internet domain for The Bahamas?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for The Bahamas is .bs.
What time zone is The Bahamas in?
The Bahamas uses the America/Nassau time zone.
What is The Bahamas known for?
The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays scattered across the clear waters of the western Atlantic, southeast of Florida. Renowned for powder-white beaches and shallow turquoise seas, it is one of the Caribbean region's premier tourism and banking destinations. Its capital, Nassau, sits on the island of New Providence.