The 2025 Population and Housing Census in Antigua and Barbuda is moving into an accelerated implementation phase, with national authorities stepping up coordinated efforts to deliver a complete, timely count of the country’s population and housing stock. A core part of this acceleration drive is an open recruitment drive for 300 additional field enumerators to support the nationwide data collection effort.
The Census Department, which oversees the national initiative, has made application simple and accessible for all interested candidates: prospective workers can apply either by scanning a QR code published on the official census recruitment flyer or by accessing the dedicated application link posted to the department’s official census platforms. For individuals seeking additional details on role requirements, compensation, or application timelines, the department has also set up a dedicated information hotline at 562-7495.
First launched late last year under the unifying theme “Mapping the Present, Shaping the Future,” the census operation is set to intensify significantly in the coming weeks. Officials are preparing to roll out a broad national public awareness campaign, which will be scaled up to reach maximum audiences during the upcoming Carnival season, when large gatherings and community events create unique outreach opportunities.
The multi-channel media outreach initiative is designed to clear up common public confusion, explain the core purpose of the decennial (regular national) count, outline the responsibilities of field enumerators, and inform households of what to expect when census workers visit their residences. Officials stressed that widespread public understanding is a key foundation for a complete and accurate count.
To help residents verify legitimate census workers and avoid potential security risks, authorities have outlined clear identification protocols: all authorized enumerators will wear official census uniforms, carry a valid photo ID card issued directly by the Census Department, and present a formal letter of authorization for their work. Officials are urging all residents to verify these credentials before granting access, and to cooperate fully with enumerators once they confirm the worker’s legitimacy.
Addressing widespread public concerns about data privacy, the Census Department has reaffirmed that all individual information collected during the census will remain strictly confidential. All personal data will be used exclusively for aggregate statistical analysis, and will not be shared with any other government agencies or third parties for regulatory, tax, or legal purposes.
Aggregated census data plays a foundational role in evidence-based national development planning, from the expansion of primary school access and public healthcare facilities to the development of transportation infrastructure, the design of targeted employment initiatives, and the expansion of other essential public services across Antigua and Barbuda. By highlighting the tangible impact of accurate census data on daily life, authorities are working to boost participation rates across all communities.
As the counting phase gets underway, officials are stressing that every household has a critical role to play in the success of the initiative. A full, accurate count is the only way to ensure that Antigua and Barbuda’s long-term development plans truly align with the evolving needs of its population, they said.