Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate was 0.2295 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2295 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
173rd
of 234 countries
All-time high
6.04 % change on previous year
in 1951
All-time low
-1.34 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda recorded 0.2295 % change on previous year for number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 6.04 % change on previous year in 1951 and was at its lowest, -1.34 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 173rd out of 234 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1953 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1954 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1955 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1956 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1957 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1958 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1959 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1960 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1961 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1962 | 0.107 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 1963 | -0.4321 % change on previous year | -503.8% |
| 1964 | -0.6839 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 1965 | -0.7909 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 1966 | -0.8608 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1967 | -0.6822 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1968 | -0.2372 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1969 | 0.4475 % change on previous year | -288.7% |
| 1970 | 0.8149 % change on previous year | +82.1% |
| 1971 | 0.3623 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1972 | -0.0605 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1973 | -0.2501 % change on previous year | +313.1% |
| 1974 | -0.2185 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1975 | -0.0765 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1976 | 0.1818 % change on previous year | -337.5% |
| 1977 | 0.4887 % change on previous year | +168.8% |
| 1978 | 0.6293 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1979 | 0.7379 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 0.7469 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 0.6126 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1982 | 0.558 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 0.5891 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 0.2584 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1985 | -0.1364 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 1986 | -0.2075 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 1987 | -0.2714 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 1988 | -0.3071 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1989 | -0.321 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1990 | -0.318 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 0.5348 % change on previous year | -268.2% |
| 1992 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +161.1% |
| 1993 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1995 | 0.9714 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 0.851 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 0.6862 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1998 | 0.4282 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1999 | 0.1945 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2000 | 0.1497 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2001 | 0.041 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 2002 | -0.4156 % change on previous year | -1113.7% |
| 2003 | -0.9262 % change on previous year | +122.8% |
| 2004 | -1.22 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2005 | -1.34 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2006 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2007 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2008 | -0.9435 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 2009 | -0.6468 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2010 | -0.4127 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2011 | -0.0676 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 2012 | 0.1343 % change on previous year | -298.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0968 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2014 | 0.1669 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 2015 | 0.3641 % change on previous year | +118.2% |
| 2016 | 0.3208 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 0.256 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2157 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 0.1984 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 0.2521 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2801 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 0.2714 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 0.261 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 0.2446 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2025 | 0.2295 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 0.2295 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4434 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 0.2295 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7354 % change on previous year, 31% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -1113.7% | 0.041 % change on previous year | -0.4156 % change on previous year |
| 1963 | -503.8% | 0.107 % change on previous year | -0.4321 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +337.5% | -0.0765 % change on previous year | 0.1818 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +298.8% | -0.0676 % change on previous year | 0.1343 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | -313.1% | -0.0605 % change on previous year | -0.2501 % change on previous year |
| 1969 | +288.7% | -0.2372 % change on previous year | 0.4475 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.12 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.0003 % change on previous year | -0.8608 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2609 % change on previous year | -0.2501 % change on previous year | 0.8149 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1522 % change on previous year | -0.321 % change on previous year | 0.7469 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7155 % change on previous year | -0.318 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7806 % change on previous year | -1.34 % change on previous year | 0.1497 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1273 % change on previous year | -0.4127 % change on previous year | 0.3641 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2565 % change on previous year | 0.2295 % change on previous year | 0.2801 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 170 Macau, China 0.2423 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Trinidad and Tobago 0.2395 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Belgium 0.2382 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Nepal 0.2288 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Saint Lucia 0.2228 % change on previous year compare
- 176 France 0.2109 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3378 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6324 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99.03 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4036 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9318 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 154.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2,658 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.2295 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.04 % change on previous year in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.34 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 173rd out of 234 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of people living in urban and rural areas. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of people living in urban and rural areas. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.