Who moves to Antigua and Barbuda
30K people have chosen Antigua and Barbuda for relocation — #174 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Antigua and Barbuda? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 55% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 7064 |
| Dominica | 5148 |
| Jamaica | 4328 |
| United States | 2850 |
| Dominican Republic | 1934 |
| Montserrat | 1233 |
| United Kingdom | 1076 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 994 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 780 |
| US Virgin Islands | 770 |
| Saint Lucia | 732 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 515 |
| Canada | 470 |
| Barbados | 327 |
| Syria | 263 |
| Grenada | 206 |
| China | 144 |
| British Virgin Islands | 104 |
| Ethiopia | 95 |
| Germany | 88 |
| India | 84 |
| Guadeloupe | 81 |
| Italy | 76 |
| Lebanon | 58 |
| Puerto Rico | 56 |
| South Africa | 47 |
| Suriname | 47 |
| France | 43 |
| Nigeria | 41 |
| Anguilla | 40 |
| Venezuela | 40 |
| Haiti | 34 |
| Ghana | 32 |
| Sint Maarten | 23 |
| Japan | 20 |
| Cuba | 20 |
| Curaçao | 19 |
| Netherlands | 16 |
| Belize | 13 |
| Bermuda | 13 |
| Spain | 11 |
| New Zealand | 11 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 10 |
| Egypt | 9 |
| Honduras | 6 |
| Australia | 6 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 5 |
| Aruba | 4 |
| Martinique | 4 |
| Mexico | 4 |
| French Guiana | 4 |
| Bahamas | 1 |
| Pakistan | 0 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 82%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Antigua and Barbuda.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
61% of the population growth of Antigua and Barbuda since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Antigua and Barbuda is a primary destination for emigrants from Montserrat
Antigua and Barbuda attracts 37% of all emigrants from Montserrat, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 3 residents of Antigua and Barbuda is foreign-born — 30K out of 93.8K, representing 32.0% of the population.
A significant share of the population of Dominica has settled here
More than 1 in 13 people from Dominica now live in Antigua and Barbuda — 5.1K people, representing 7.78% of the population of Dominica.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11204 |
| 1995 | 16990 |
| 2000 | 22746 |
| 2005 | 24408 |
| 2010 | 26040 |
| 2015 | 27688 |
| 2020 | 28929 |
| 2024 | 29999 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guyana | Dominica | Jamaica | United States | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1660 | 2442 | 386 | 1308 | 621 |
| 1995 | 3489 | 3170 | 1832 | 1733 | 1044 |
| 2000 | 5317 | 3898 | 3278 | 2157 | 1466 |
| 2005 | 5702 | 4180 | 3515 | 2313 | 1572 |
| 2010 | 6086 | 4462 | 3752 | 2469 | 1678 |
| 2015 | 6472 | 4745 | 3990 | 2626 | 1784 |
| 2020 | 6811 | 4963 | 4173 | 2747 | 1865 |
| 2024 | 7064 | 5148 | 4328 | 2850 | 1934 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Antigua and Barbuda as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Antigua and Barbuda