Antigua and Barbuda People - 1986

GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES 

Population: 82,000 (July 1986), average annual growth rate 2.6%

Nationality: noun—Antiguan(s); adjective— Antiguan

Ethnic divisions: almost entirely of black African origin; some of British, Portuguese, Lebanese, and Syrian origin

Religion: Anglican (predominant), other Protestant sects, some Roman Catholic

Language: English (official), local dialects

Infant mortality rate: 31.5/1,000(1985)

Life expectancy: 70

Literacy: about 90%

Labor force: 30,000 (1983); 20% unemployment (1983); agriculture 11%, industry 7%, and commerce and services 82%

NOTE: The information regarding Antigua and Barbuda on this page is re-published from the 1986 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Antigua and Barbuda 1986 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Antigua and Barbuda 1986 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.