The 2025 National Population and Housing Census has officially commenced in Antigua and Barbuda, with enumeration teams initiating door-to-door visits across the nation. The process, which began in Cassada Gardens and other communities over the weekend, will span all 400 districts in the twin-island nation by October. Barbuda’s census activities are scheduled to start next month.
Chief Statistician Stachel Edwards confirmed that the census, though delayed, is now fully prepared and operational. Approximately 200 enumerators, supported by supervisors and IT personnel, are conducting interviews using advanced tablet technology instead of traditional paper forms. Edwards emphasized the confidentiality of all collected data, assuring residents that it will not be shared with law enforcement or immigration authorities. To ensure transparency and trust, enumerators are equipped with photo IDs, branded vests, and census bags.
The census aims to account for every individual who has resided in Antigua and Barbuda for more than six months. Officials highlight the critical role this data will play in shaping national policies and planning, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging accurate demographic information for sustainable growth and improved public services.