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Antigua and Barbuda Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 64,274

Year

-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Antigua and Barbuda in 1979

As of 1979, Antigua and Barbuda counted 64,274 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 0.7%, up from 63,819 in 1969.

The median age was 21.5 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 55.4 children under 15 and 12.6 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #196 of 201 by population Ranks #74 of 201 by median age Ranks #196 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Antigua and Barbuda
Population
64,274
Median age
21.5
0-14 %
33.0%
65+ %
7.5%
Child dependency
55.4
Old-age dependency
12.6
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
95,055
Population 2100
67,975
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.58

In 2023 women in Antigua and Barbuda had on average 1.58 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 77.6

Life expectancy at birth was 77.6 years in 2023: 80.3 for women and 74.5 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Antigua and Barbuda
Where immigrants come from (2024)

22,908 immigrants live in Antigua and Barbuda, 24.4% of the population.

Guyana7,064
Jamaica4,328
United States of America2,850
Dominican Republic1,934
United Kingdom1,076
Where emigrants live (2024)

10,546 people born in Antigua and Barbuda live in other countries.

United States Virgin Islands4,590
Guinea4,134
Namibia520
Chile207
Dominican Republic201
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Antigua and Barbuda compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Antigua and Barbuda 64,274 21.5
Aruba 61,896 24.6
United States Virgin Islands 94,433 22.4
Grenada 95,490 18.9
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 103,479 17.3
Frequently asked questions about Antigua and Barbuda's population
What was the population of Antigua and Barbuda in 1979?
In 1979, Antigua and Barbuda's population was 64,274.
Is Antigua and Barbuda's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 0.7% from 1969, with a projected population of 95,055 in 2050.
What is the median age in Antigua and Barbuda?
The median age in Antigua and Barbuda is 21.5 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Antigua and Barbuda?
7.5% of Antigua and Barbuda's population is 65 or older, and 33.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Antigua and Barbuda have?
Antigua and Barbuda has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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