People and Society of Antigua and Barbuda

Nationality

noun: Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s) adjective: Antiguan, Barbudan

Ethnic Groups

African descent 87.3%, mixed 4.7%, Hispanic 2.7%, White 1.6%, other 2.7%, unspecified 0.9%

Population

86,754

Population (Male / Female)

male: 48,311 female: 54,323

Population Distribution

the island of Antigua is home to approximately 97% of the population; nearly the entire population of Barbuda lives in Codrington

Urban Population

urban population: 24.3% of total population rate of urbanization: 0.87% annual rate of change

Population in Major Urban Areas

21,000 SAINT JOHN'S (capital)

Age Structure

0-14 years: 21.8% (male 11,384/female 11,034) 15-64 years: 67.6% (male 32,312/female 37,094) 65 years and over: 10.5% (male 4,615/female 6,195)

Median Age

total: 33.9 years male: 31.9 years female: 35.7 years

Sex Ratio at Birth

at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.87 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.74 male(s)/female total population: 0.89 male(s)/female

There are qualified doctors in Antigua and Barbuda, but medical facilities are limited to one public hospital and two private clinics. They do not meet U.S. standards. The principal medical facility in Antigua is Mount St. John, on Hospital Road, St. John's (telephone (268) 462-0251). There is no hyperbaric chamber; divers requiring treatment for decompression illness must be evacuated from the island to either Saba or Guadeloupe. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to the United States can cost thousands of dollars. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services, and U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do NOT provide payment for medical services outside the United States.

Life Expectancy at Birth

total population: 78.3 years male: 76.1 years female: 80.5 years

Infant Mortality Rate

total: 13.6 deaths/1,000 live births male: 16.4 deaths/1,000 live births female: 10.7 deaths/1,000 live births

Drinking Water Source

improved: improved: total: 96.7% of population unimproved: unimproved: total: 3.2% of population

Sanitation Facility Access

improved: total: 91.7% of population unimproved: total: 8.1% of population

Alcohol Consumption

total: 11.88 liters of pure alcohol beer: 2.97 liters of pure alcohol wine: 3.95 liters of pure alcohol spirits: 4.55 liters of pure alcohol other alcohols: 0.41 liters of pure alcohol

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over has completed five or more years of schooling

Total School Life Expectancy

total: 15 years male: 14 years female: 16 years

• Anglican35.0%
• Evangelical Churches25.0%
• Methodist15.0%
• Moravian15.0%
• Catholic6.0%
• Other4.0%

English (official), local dialects

English (official), Antiguan Creole (an English-based creole)

• English

Crime Information

Violent crimes, including rape and murder, do occur, and reported cases appear to be rising in Antigua. Robberies and assaults have affected visitors as well as students studying in Antigua. Take precautions to ensure your safety when traveling around the island as well as in your residence or hotel. In November 2012, there were at least 10 tourists robbed within a week by armed men. Always avoid visiting isolated beaches alone and leaving valuables unattended. Be alert and maintain the same level of personal security used when visiting major U.S. cities. Be especially vigilant when taking taxis in Antigua and Barbuda. Make certain that the taxi driver is licensed and is a member of the official taxi association. Unlicensed taxi operators have been known to extort money from passengers, despite having agreed to a fare beforehand. This can sometimes amount to double or triple the agreed-upon fare. Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, but you may also be breaking local law too.