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Antigua and BarbudavsVirgin Islands (British)

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

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Population

Antigua and Barbuda is higher

Antigua and Barbuda records 93,772, about 2.38× the other value.

Surface area

Antigua and Barbuda is higher

Antigua and Barbuda records 440 km², about 2.93× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda93,772
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)39,471

Antigua and Barbuda’s population is 138% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 54,301.

Surface area

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda440 km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)150 km²

Antigua and Barbuda’s surface area is 193% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 290 km².

Population density

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda213 /km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)263 /km²

Virgin Islands (British)’s population density is 23% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 50 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda$2.21 billion · 2024
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda$23,542 · 2024
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

Road Town

Population

93,772

39,471

Surface area

440 km²

150 km²

Population density

213 /km²

263 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.21 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$23,542 · 2024

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Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

United States dollar · USD · $

Nationality

Antiguan or Barbudan

British Virgin Island

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.ag

.vg

ISO codes

AG / ATG

VG / VGB

Time zone

America/Antigua

America/Tortola

Native name

Antigua and Barbuda

British Virgin Islands

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About 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.

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About Virgin Islands (British)

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.

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Antigua and Barbuda & Virgin Islands (British): 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 Virgin Islands (British)?

The capital of Virgin Islands (British) is Road Town.

What is the population of Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) has a recorded population of approximately 39,471 people.

How big is Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) covers an area of about 150 km².

What is the population density of Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) has a population density of roughly 263 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is Virgin Islands (British) located?

Virgin Islands (British) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of Virgin Islands (British)?

The native name of Virgin Islands (British) is British Virgin Islands.

What are people from Virgin Islands (British) called?

People from Virgin Islands (British) are referred to as British Virgin Island.

What is the phone calling code for Virgin Islands (British)?

The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (British) is +1.

What is the internet domain for Virgin Islands (British)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (British) is .vg.

What time zone is Virgin Islands (British) in?

Virgin Islands (British) uses the America/Tortola time zone.

What is Virgin Islands (British) known for?

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.