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Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s economy continues to recover<\/strong>. <\/p>

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Real GDP growth is estimated at 4.2 percent in 2023, returning the country to pre-pandemic real output levels on the back of strong construction activity and continued growth in tourist arrivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, growth is projected to be temporarily higher.<\/p>

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Growth in 2024 is expected to accelerate to 5.8 percent, boosted by Antigua\u2019s hosting of the UN\u2019s Small Island Developing States Conference and co-hosting of the T20 Cricket World Cup. <\/p>

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Inflation rose to 6.0 percent in April 2024, from 3.3 percent at end-2023.<\/p>\n

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