Gross domestic product (GDP) in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
179th
of 184 countries
All-time high
2.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2011
All-time low
430.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1970
Years of data
47
1970–2016
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Antigua and Barbuda, 1970–2016
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda recorded 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 2.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2011 and was at its lowest, 430.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1970.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 179th out of 184 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 430.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1971 | 463.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1972 | 496.71 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 534.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1974 | 529.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 491.97 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 444.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 489.80 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 1978 | 494.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 623.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +26.0% |
| 1980 | 538.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -13.6% |
| 1981 | 575.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 603.88 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 716.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.6% |
| 1984 | 664.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.3% |
| 1985 | 568.49 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 742.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +30.5% |
| 1987 | 786.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 820.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 871.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 918.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 908.80 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 910.21 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 934.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 1.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 938.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 1.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 1.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 718.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -31.0% |
| 1999 | 1.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +44.3% |
| 2000 | 1.19 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 1.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 1.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 1.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 930.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices | -23.0% |
| 2005 | 1.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +57.0% |
| 2006 | 1.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 2.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 2.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 2.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 2.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 2.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 2.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 1.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -47.0% |
| 2015 | 1.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +53.0% |
| 2016 | 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -8.5% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 1% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 4% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 499.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 430.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 623.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 688.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 538.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 871.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 944.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 718.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 930.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.92 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 176 Grenada 1.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 177 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 178 British Virgin Islands 1.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 180 Sao Tome and Principe 1.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 181 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.19 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 182 Dominica 1.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.78 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -9.34 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.004 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -99.14 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 281.95 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 14.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1206 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,993 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.6 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2016, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 430.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices in 1970.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 179th out of 184 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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