British foreign direct investment (FDI) in Antigua and Barbuda climbed to £753 million at the end of 2023, according to newly released UK government figures. The total represents an 8.8% increase on the previous year, underlining Britain’s enduring role as a key investor in the twin-island nationantigua-and-barbuda-trade-and-i….
The bulk of this capital is believed to be concentrated in sectors such as tourism, financial services, and infrastructure development—areas that remain central to Antigua and Barbuda’s economy. Tourism, in particular, has long attracted UK investors, from resort projects to related service industries, while finance and real estate continue to benefit from offshore investment flows.
By contrast, Antigua and Barbuda’s investment presence in the UK remains limited. Its FDI stock stood at just £2 million at the end of 2023, little changed from the previous year and accounting for less than 0.1% of the UK’s inward investmentantigua-and-barbuda-trade-and-i….
Although Britain’s overall trade with Antigua and Barbuda makes up less than 0.1% of UK global commerce, the rising flow of investment highlights the close ties between the two economies. UK businesses also boosted their exports to Antigua and Barbuda by nearly 50% in the year to March 2025, underscoring the strengthening commercial relationship.
Looking ahead, analysts note that steady GDP growth in Antigua and Barbuda—forecast at 3% for 2025—alongside a vibrant services sector may create new opportunities for British firms. Infrastructure upgrades, including airport and port expansion, as well as renewable energy projects, are also expected to draw additional foreign capital in the years ahead.
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