The Population and Housing Census is a complete count of all people and households in Antigua and Barbuda. It usually takes place every ten years and provides a detailed picture of the country at one specific point in time, known as Census Night. Unlike surveys or estimates, the Census includes everyone, everywhere, making it the most comprehensive source of information about our nation.
During the Census, trained enumerators visit households across the country to collect information using secure tablets. This information covers who lives in each household, family relationships, education, work, and housing conditions such as water supply, electricity, and sanitation. All data collected refers to the situation as it exists on Census Night, ensuring a consistent and accurate snapshot of the nation.
Your participation is essential. The Census can only succeed if every person is counted. By welcoming your enumerator and providing accurate information, you are helping to ensure that Antigua and Barbuda has the reliable data it needs to plan for the future. Under the Statistics Act, all responses are strictly confidential and used only for statistical purposes.
The Census is not just a government exercise it is a national effort that depends on all of us. By taking part, you are contributing to a stronger, more informed Antigua and Barbuda where every person counts and every household matters.
2025 Census – Mapping the Present, Shaping the Future.
The Population and Housing Census is one of the most important national exercises in Antigua and Barbuda. Usually conducted every ten years, it serves as the foundation for understanding who we are and how we live as a society. The last census was held in May 2011 under the Statistics Division, and the next, scheduled for 2025, will be conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The importance of the census cannot be overstated. It provides critical, up-to-date information on the country's population, housing, and living conditions, data that is essential for effective governance and national planning. To ensure the highest quality data, the 2025 census will introduce modern technology through Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) using tablets. This shift from paper to digital tools reflects the nation's commitment to efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.
Every single person in Antigua and Barbuda matters, and so does their participation in the census. By taking part, residents help shape the future of their communities. The data collected impacts everything from the location of hospitals and schools to the allocation of funds for roads, public safety, and social programs. It ensures that no community is left behind and that every voice is counted.
Beyond statistics, the census is about people, progress, and possibilities. It empowers the government, businesses, and civil society to make informed decisions that directly improve the quality of life for all.
In short, the census is not just a count, it’s a national responsibility and an opportunity for each citizen and resident to play a direct role in building a better Antigua and Barbuda.
REtrieval of DATa for small Areas by Microcomputer (REDATAM) is a friendly and interactive tool that facilitates the processing, analysis, and web dissemination of information from population censuses, surveys, administrative records, national/regional indicators, and any other sources.
It enables statistical offices to offer their users an online, interactive tool for querying census and survey microdata. Users can obtain cross-tabulations, indicators, graphs, and maps processed rapidly from microdata in real-time. The microdata is held on a secure server (users query the microdata but are unable see it). This software was developed by ECLAC.
Results from Census 2011 were updated and built on the Statistics Division’s existing chronological series of data on the population’s size, composition, characteristics, income and on housing in the country, essential information for economic and social development. This data is accessible via REDATAM. Plans are in place to make the Census 2025 data accessible on the same platform.
Population and Housing Census (2011)
- Census Workers are now in the Field across Antigua and Barbuda for the 2025 National Population and Housing Census
- The Census Office partners with The Rotary Club of Antigua as preparations heighten for the 2025 Population and Housing Census
- Training for the 2025 Population and Housing Census Has Officially Begun
- Press Release on Alleged Imposters
- Villa Primary School Student Wins National Slogan Competition
- Census Day is June 25, 2025
- Pilot Census Conclusion Press Release
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- Census 2011 Book of Statistical Tables I (PDF - 7.64 mb)
- Census 2011 Preliminary Release (PDF - 390 kb)
- Population and Housing Census 2011 – A Demographic Profile (PDF - 5 mb)
- 2001 Census of Population and Housing (PDF - 3 mb)
- 1991 Population and Housing Census (PDF- 7.1 mb)
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- Antigua and Barbuda 2011 Census Person Questionnaire (Sample) (PDF - 286 kb)
- Antigua and Barbuda 2011 Census Household Questionnaire (Sample) (PDF - 230 kb)
- Antigua and Barbuda 2001 Population and Housing Census Questionnaire(PDF- 2.8 mb)
- Antigua and Barbuda 1991 Population and Housing Census Questionnaire (PDF- 2.0 mb)
Please select the link below to access our online Recruitment form.
(You can also return to this link to make adjustments to previously filled out information.)
