Antigua and Barbuda: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Antigua and Barbuda
IMF Staff Country Reports, May 12, 2026
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- Published: May 12, 2026
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229045223.002
Economic performance and outlook
- The economy continues to expand amid heightened external risks and moderating tourism activity.
- Inflation has eased from its 2024 peak and is converging to partner country levels.
Public debt, fiscal position, and financing
- The public debt-to-GDP ratio eased from 101 percent in 2020 to an estimated 68 percent in 2025, aided by an improved fiscal position reflecting both improved tax collections and one-off factors.
- Gross financing needs (GFNs) are elevated.
- Arrears to domestic and Paris Club creditors are significant.
Financial system
- The overall financial system is stable and liquid.
Key thematic tags (as reported)
- Arrears, Credit, Credit bureaus, External debt, Financial markets, Money, Public debt
Source: Antigua and Barbuda: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Antigua and Barbuda (International Monetary Fund).
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