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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda · ATG · North America

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Antigua and Barbuda is a small island nation in the Caribbean, heavily reliant on tourism for its economy. The country faces vulnerabilities to climate change and global economic shocks, but continues to develop its tourism infrastructure and financial services. Efforts are underway to enhance resilience and diversify revenue streams.

Leadership

King Charles III

Governor-General (represented by Sir Rodney Williams)

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Democracy (Constitutional Monarchy)

Economy

GDP

$2.0B

GDP per Capita

$20.0K

GDP Growth

+4.5%

Inflation

3.0%

Unemployment

8.0%

TourismFinancial servicesConstructionLight manufacturing

Trade

Key Exports

Petroleum productsMachinery and transport equipmentFood and live animalsManufactures

Key Imports

Food and live animalsMachinery and transport equipmentManufacturesChemicalsFuels

Top Partners

USAUKChinaTrinidad and TobagoSpain

Headlines (8)

Times of IndiaAug 9

In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed invasive rats and goats from Redonda; by 2023, vegetation biomass rose over 2,000% and ground dragons increased 13-fold

Cricket AddictorAug 9

ABF vs SLK Match Prediction, Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Weather: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | CPL 2026

Times of IndiaAug 9

In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed over 6,000 rats and starving goats from Redonda; by 2019, vegetation rose over 20-fold and ground lizards eightfold

The Cricket TimesAug 8

Alzarri Joseph and Tajinder Singh power Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to thrilling win over Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026

The Cricket TimesAug 7

JKM vs ABF, CPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Jamaica Kingsmen and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons?

Cricket AddictorAug 7

JKM vs ABF Playing 11 Today, Pitch Report & Weather: Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | CPL 2026

MoneycontrolAug 7

EU gives five Caribbean nations a 2028 choice: End golden passports or risk visa-free Europe

EUROPE SAYSAug 5