Broadcast media [time series]

1 private TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; about 10 radio stations, one of which is government-owned

Internet country code [time series]

.ai

Internet users [time series]

total: 12,300 (2021 est.) percent of population: 81.57% (2019 est.)

Telecommunication systems [time series]

general assessment: modern internal telephone system with fiber-optic trunk lines; telecom sector provides a relatively high contribution to overall GDP; numerous competitors licensed, but small and localized; major growth sectors include the mobile telephony and data segments (2020) domestic: fixed-line teledensity is about 42 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity is roughly 182 per 100 persons (2019) international: country code - 1-264; landing points for the SSCS, ECFS, GCN and Southern Caribbean Fiber with submarine cable links to Caribbean islands and to the US; microwave radio relay to island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten (2019) note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became evident, and received some support from governments but the contribution to the sector has been insufficient to offset steep falls in other areas of the market

Telephones - fixed lines [time series]

total subscriptions: 6,000 (2018) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 42.02 (2018 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular [time series]

total subscriptions: 26,000 (2018) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 182.09 (2019 est.)

Agricultural products [time series]

small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising

Budget [time series]

revenues: 81.92 million (2017 est.) expenditures: 80.32 million (2017 est.)

Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) [time series]

0.9% (of GDP) (2017 est.)

Current account balance [time series]

-$23.2 million (2017 est.) -$25.3 million (2016 est.)

Debt - external [time series]

$41.04 million (31 December 2013) $8.8 million (1998)

Economic overview [time series]

Anguilla has few natural resources, is unsuited for agriculture, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Increased activity in the tourism industry has spurred the growth of the construction sector contributing to economic growth. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financial sector, which is small but growing. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend largely on the recovery of the tourism sector and, therefore, on revived income growth in the industrialized nations as well as on favorable weather conditions.

Exchange rates [time series]

East Caribbean dollars (XCD) per US dollar - 2.7 (2017 est.) 2.7 (2016 est.) 2.7 (2015 est.) 2.7 (2014 est.) 2.7 (2013 est.)

Exports [time series]

$7.9 million (2017 est.) $3.9 million (2016 est.)

Exports - commodities [time series]

lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, rum

Fiscal year [time series]

1 April - 31 March

GDP (official exchange rate) [time series]

$175.4 million (2009 est.)

GDP - composition, by end use [time series]

household consumption: 74.1% (2017 est.) government consumption: 18.3% (2017 est.) investment in fixed capital: 26.8% (2017 est.) investment in inventories: 0% (2017 est.) exports of goods and services: 48.2% (2017 est.) imports of goods and services: -67.4% (2017 est.)

GDP - composition, by sector of origin [time series]

agriculture: 3% (2017 est.) industry: 10.5% (2017 est.) services: 86.4% (2017 est.)

Household income or consumption by percentage share [time series]

lowest 10%: NA highest 10%: NA

Imports [time series]

$186.2 million (2017 est.) $170.1 million (2016 est.)

Imports - commodities [time series]

fuels, foodstuffs, manufactures, chemicals, trucks, textiles

Industrial production growth rate [time series]

4% (2017 est.)

Industries [time series]

tourism, boat building, offshore financial services

Inflation rate (consumer prices) [time series]

1.3% (2017 est.) -0.6% (2016 est.)

Labor force [time series]

6,049 (2001)

Labor force - by occupation [time series]

agriculture: 74.1% industry: 3% services: 18% agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining: 4% (2000 est.) manufacturing: 3% (2000 est.) construction: 18% (2000 est.) transportation and utilities: 10% (2000 est.) commerce: 36% (2000 est.)

Population below poverty line [time series]

23% (2002 est.)

Public debt [time series]

20.1% of GDP (2015 est.) 20.8% of GDP (2014 est.)

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) [time series]

$175.4 million (2009 est.) $191.7 million (2008 est.) $108.9 million (2004 est.)

Real GDP growth rate [time series]

-8.5% (2009 est.)

Real GDP per capita [time series]

$12,200 (2008 est.)

Reserves of foreign exchange and gold [time series]

$76.38 million (31 December 2017 est.) $48.14 million (31 December 2015 est.)

Taxes and other revenues [time series]

46.7% (of GDP) (2017 est.)

Unemployment rate [time series]

8% (2002)

Climate [time series]

tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Environment - current issues [time series]

supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system

Land use [time series]

agricultural land: 0% (2018 est.) arable land: 0% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.) forest: 61.1% (2018 est.) other: 38.9% (2018 est.)

Urbanization [time series]

urban population: 100% of total population (2021) rate of urbanization: 0.47% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Area [time series]

total: 91 sq km land: 91 sq km water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative [time series]

about one-half the size of Washington, DC

Climate [time series]

tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Coastline [time series]

61 km

Elevation [time series]

highest point: Crocus Hill 73 m lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m

Geographic coordinates [time series]

18 15 N, 63 10 W

Geography - note [time series]

the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles

Irrigated land [time series]

0 sq km (2012)

Land boundaries [time series]

total: 0 km

Land use [time series]

agricultural land: 0% (2018 est.) arable land: 0% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.) forest: 61.1% (2018 est.) other: 38.9% (2018 est.)

Location [time series]

Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico

Map references [time series]

Central America and the Caribbean

Maritime claims [time series]

territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm

Natural hazards [time series]

frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)

Natural resources [time series]

salt, fish, lobster

Population distribution [time series]

most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast

Terrain [time series]

flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone

Administrative divisions [time series]

none (overseas territory of the UK)

Capital [time series]

name: The Valley geographic coordinates: 18 13 N, 63 03 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) etymology: name derives from the capital's location between several hills

Citizenship [time series]

see United Kingdom

Constitution [time series]

history: several previous; latest 1 April 1982 amendments: amended 1990, 2012, 2017

Country name [time series]

conventional long form: none conventional short form: Anguilla etymology: the name Anguilla means "eel" in various Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French) and likely derives from the island's lengthy shape

Dependency status [time series]

overseas territory of the UK

Diplomatic representation from the US [time series]

embassy: none (overseas territory of the UK); alternate contact is the US Embassy in Barbados [1] (246) 227-4000

Diplomatic representation in the US [time series]

none (overseas territory of the UK)

Executive branch [time series]

chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Dileeni DANIEL-SELVARATNAM (since 18 January 2021) head of government: Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020); note - starting in 2019, the title of head of government was changed to premier from chief minister of Anguilla cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor

Flag (Flag description) [time series]

blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with a turquoise-blue field below; the white in the background represents peace; the blue base symbolizes the surrounding sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope; the three dolphins stand for endurance, unity, and strength

Government type [time series]

parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK

Independence [time series]

none (overseas territory of the UK)

International organization participation [time series]

Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS, UNESCO (associate), UPU

Judicial branch [time series]

highest courts: the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC - headquartered on St. Lucia - consists of the Court of Appeal - headed by the chief justice and 4 judges - and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal is itinerant, travelling to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts; High Court judges reside in the member states, though none on Anguilla judge selection and term of office: Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court chief justice appointed by Her Majesty, Queen ELIZABETH II; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62 subordinate courts: Magistrate's Court; Juvenile Court

Legal system [time series]

common law based on the English model

Legislative branch [time series]

description: unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats; 7 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 2 appointed by the governor, and 2 ex officio members - the attorney general and deputy governor; members serve five-year terms) elections: last held on 29 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025) election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APM 7, AUF 4; composition - NA

National anthem(s) (National anthem) [time series]

name: God Bless Anguilla lyrics/music: Alex RICHARDSON note: local anthem adopted 1981; as a territory of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen" is official (see United Kingdom)

National holiday [time series]

Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)

National symbol(s) [time series]

dolphin

Political parties (Political parties and leaders) [time series]

Anguilla Democratic Party or ADP Anguilla National Alliance or ANA Anguilla Progressive Movement or APM [Dr. Ellis WEBSTER]; prior to 2019, it was known as the Anguilla United Movement or AUM Anguilla United Front or AUF [Victor BANKS] (alliance includes ADP, ANA) Democracy, Opportunity, Vision, and Empowerment Party or DOVE [Sutcliffe HODGE]

Suffrage [time series]

18 years of age; universal

Background [time series]

Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency. On 7 September 2017, the island suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Irma, particularly to communications and residential and business infrastructure.

Military - note [time series]

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Age structure [time series]

0-14 years: 21.63% (male 1,991/female 1,922) 15-24 years: 13.9% (male 1,269/female 1,246) 25-54 years: 42.27% (male 3,428/female 4,218) 55-64 years: 12.42% (male 993/female 1,254) 65 years and over: 9.78% (male 874/female 895) (2020 est.)

Birth rate [time series]

12.12 births/1,000 population (2021 est.)

Children under the age of 5 years underweight [time series]

NA

Contraceptive prevalence rate [time series]

NA

Current health expenditure (Current Health Expenditure) [time series]

NA

Death rate [time series]

4.62 deaths/1,000 population (2021 est.)

Dependency ratios [time series]

total dependency ratio: NA youth dependency ratio: NA elderly dependency ratio: NA potential support ratio: NA

Drinking water source [time series]

improved: urban: 97.5% of population total: 97.5% of population unimproved: urban: 2.5% of population total: 2.5% of population (2017 est.)

Education expenditure (Education expenditures) [time series]

3.6% of GDP (2018)

Ethnic groups [time series]

African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, mixed 3.8%, White 3.2%, East Indian/Indian 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified 0.3% (2011 est.) note: data represent population by ethnic origin

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate [time series]

NA

HIV/AIDS - deaths [time series]

NA

HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS [time series]

NA

Infant mortality rate [time series]

total: 3.11 deaths/1,000 live births male: 4.07 deaths/1,000 live births female: 2.13 deaths/1,000 live births (2021 est.)

Languages [time series]

English (official)

Life expectancy at birth [time series]

total population: 82 years male: 79.37 years female: 84.7 years (2021 est.)

Major urban areas - population [time series]

1,000 THE VALLEY (capital) (2018)

Median age [time series]

total: 35.7 years male: 33.7 years female: 37.6 years (2020 est.)

Nationality [time series]

noun: Anguillan(s) adjective: Anguillan

Net migration rate [time series]

10.87 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2021 est.)

Population [time series]

18,403 (July 2021 est.)

Population distribution [time series]

most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast

Population growth rate [time series]

1.84% (2021 est.)

Religions [time series]

Protestant 73.2% (includes Anglican 22.7%, Methodist 19.4%, Pentecostal 10.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.3%, Baptist 7.1%, Church of God 4.9%, Presbyterian 0.2%, Brethren 0.1%), Roman Catholic 6.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 10.9%, other 3.2%, unspecified 0.3%, none 4.5% (2011 est.)

Sanitation facility access [time series]

improved: urban: 99.1% of population total: 99.1% of population unimproved: urban: 0.9% of population total: 0.9% of population (2017 est.)

Sex ratio [time series]

at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-24 years: 1.02 male(s)/female 25-54 years: 0.81 male(s)/female 55-64 years: 0.79 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.98 male(s)/female total population: 0.9 male(s)/female (2020 est.)

Total fertility rate [time series]

1.72 children born/woman (2021 est.)

Urbanization [time series]

urban population: 100% of total population (2021) rate of urbanization: 0.47% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Disputes - international [time series]

none

Illicit drugs [time series]

transshipment point for South American narcotics destined for the US and Europe

Airports [time series]

total: 1 (2020)

Airports - with paved runways [time series]

total: 1 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2020)

Civil aircraft registration country code prefix [time series]

VP-A

Merchant marine [time series]

total: 2 by type: other 2 (2021)

National air transport system [time series]

number of registered air carriers: 2 (2020) inventory of registered aircraft operated by air carriers: 4

Ports (Ports and terminals) [time series]

major seaport(s): Blowing Point, Road Bay

Roadways [time series]

total: 175 km (2004) paved: 82 km (2004) unpaved: 93 km (2004)