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British Overseas Territory of Anguilla at a Glance British Overseas Territory of Anguilla at a Glance

British Overseas Territory of Anguilla at a Glance

Anguilla

General

Official Name: British Overseas Territory of Anguilla

Capital: The Valley

Area: 91 sq. km

Population: 14,725 (2025) – Worldometer (UN-based)

Languages: English (official)

Ethnic Groups: African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, Mixed 3.8%, Other 5.8%

Religion: Protestant 73.2% (Anglican 22.7%, Methodist 19.4%, Pentecostal 10.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.3%, Baptist 7.1%, Church of God 4.9%)
Roman Catholic 6.8%, Other Christian 12%, Other religions 3.5%

Urbanisation: 100% (2025) – CIA Factbook

Life Expectancy: Male: 79.7 years (2025); Female: 85.3 years

Forest Cover: 6.6% (2025)

CO₂ Emissions: 0.1 million tons (2025)

Time Zone: GMT (-) 4 hrs

Climate: Tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Current Exchange Rate: US$ 1 = XCD 2.70 (fixed)

Political Structure

Political System: Self-governing overseas territory of the UK; Parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly)

Head of State: King Charles III, represented by Governor Julia Crouch (since 11 September 2023)

Head of Government: The Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge, Anguilla United Front (AUF) (Premier since February 2025)

Major Political Parties: Anguilla United Front (AUF), Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM)

Economy

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): US $521 million (2025)

GDP Growth Rate (2025): 3.16%

Per Capita GDP (2025): US $28,850

Unemployment: 8%

Main Economic Sectors: Tourism, Financial services, Construction, Retail

Tourist Arrivals: 114,965 (2025)

Exports (2025): US $20.9 million

Imports (2025): US $220.4 million

India–Anguilla Relations

India’s Exports to Anguilla:

US $0.21 million (2024-25)

US $0.34 Million (2025-26)
Major items: Pharmaceuticals, plastics and articles, chemical products, books, apparel, articles of iron or steel, footwear

India’s Imports from Anguilla:

US $0.13 million (2024-25)

US $0.04 Million (2025–26)
Major items: Organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances

(Nov 2026)