Statistical information Anguilla 1998

Anguilla in the World
top of pageBackground: Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650 Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971 two years after a revolt Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980 with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.
top of pageLocation: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico
Geographic coordinates: 18 15 N, 63 10 W
Map reference:
Central America and the CaribbeanAreaTotal: 91 km²
Land: 91 km²
Water: 0 km²
Comparative: about half the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 61 km
Maritime claimsExclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Territorial sea: 3 nm
Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds
Terrain: flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
ElevationExtremes lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m
Extremes highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m
Natural resources: salt, fish, lobster
Land useArable land: NA%
Permanent crops: NA%
Permanent pastures: NA%
Forests and woodland: NA%
Other: 100% (mostly rock with sparse scrub oak, few trees, some commercial salt ponds)
Irrigated land: NA km²
Major riversMajor watersheds area km²Total water withdrawalTotal renewable water resourcesNatural hazards: frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October)
Geographytop of pagePopulation: 11,147 (July 1998 est.)
Growth rate: 3.25% (1998 est.)
NationalityNoun: Anguillan(s)
Adjective: Anguillan
Ethnic groups: black
Languages: English (official)
Religions: Anglican 40%, Methodist 33%, Seventh-Day Adventist 7%, Baptist 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, other 12%
Demographic profileAge structure0-14 years: 28% (male 1,558; female 1,511)
15-64 years: 65% (male 3,713; female 3,545)
65 years and over: 7% (male 359; female 461) (July 1998 est.)
Dependency ratiosMedian agePopulation growth rate: 3.25% (1998 est.)
Birth rate: 17.04 births/1000 population (1998 est.)
Death rate: 5.47 deaths/1000 population (1998 est.)
Net migration rate: 20.9 migrant(s)/1000 population (1998 est.)
Population distributionUrbanizationMajor urban areasEnvironmentCurrent issues: supplies of potable water sometimes cannot meet increasing demand largely because of poor distribution system
International agreements party to: NA
International agreements signed but not ratified: NA
Air pollutantsSex ratioAt birth: 1.02 male(s)/female
Under 15 years: 1.03 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.05 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.78 male(s)/female (1998 est.)
Mothers mean age at first birthMaternal mortality ratioInfant mortality rate: 20.16 deaths/1000 live births (1998 est.)
Life expectancy at birthTotal population: 77.37 years
Male: 74.39 years
Female: 80.43 years (1998 est.)
Total fertility rate: 1.98 children born/woman (1998 est.)
Contraceptive prevalence rateDrinking water sourceCurrent health expenditurePhysicians densityHospital bed densitySanitation facility accessHiv/AidsMajor infectious diseasesObesity adult prevalence rateAlcohol consumptionTobacco useChildren under the age of 5 years underweightEducation expendituresLiteracyDefinition: age 12 and over can read and write
Total population: 95%
Male: 95%
Female: 95% (1984 est.)
School life expectancy primary to tertiary educationYouth unemploymenttop of pageCountry nameConventional long form: none
Conventional short form: Anguilla
Government type: NA
Capital: The Valley
Administrative divisions: none (dependent territory of the UK)
Dependent areasIndependence: none (dependent territory of the UK)
National holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May
Constitution: Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982; amended 1990
Legal system: based on English common law
International law organization participationCitizenshipSuffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branchChief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Alan HOOLE (since 1 November 1995): ead of
Government: Chief Minister Hubert HUGHES (since 16 March 1994)
Cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
Elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor appointed by the queen; chief minister appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly
Legislative branch: unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats total, 7 elected by direct popular vote; members serve five-year terms)
Elections: last held 16 March 1994 (next to be held March 1999)
Election results: percent of vote by party_NA; seats by party_ANA 2, AUP 2, ADP 2, independent 1
Judicial branch: High Court, judge provided by Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Political parties and leadersInternational organization participation: Caricom (observer), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS (associate), ECLAC (associate)
Diplomatic representationIn the us: none (dependent territory of the UK)
From the us: none (dependent territory of the UK)
Flag description
: blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below
National symbolsNational anthemNational heritagetop of pageEconomy overview: Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on high-class tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. The economy, and especially the tourism sector, suffered a setback in late 1995 due to the effects of Hurricane Luis in September but recovered in 1996. Anguillan officials have put substantial effort into developing the offshore financing sector. A comprehensive package of financial services legislation was enacted in late 1994. In the medium term, prospects for the economy will depend on the tourism sector and, therefore, on continuing income growth in the industrialized nations.
Real gdp purchasing power parityReal gdp growth rate: 3.4% (1996 est.)
Real gdp per capita: purchasing power parity: $7,200 (1996 est.)
Gross national savingGdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end useGdp composition by sector of originAgriculture: NA%
Industry: NA%
Services: NA%
Agriculture productsIndustries: tourism, boat building, offshore financial services
Industrial production growth rate: NA%
Labor forceTotal: 4,400 (1992)
By occupation commerce: 36%
By occupation services: 29%
By occupation construction: 18%
By occupation transportationandutilities: 10%
By occupation manufacturing: 3%
By occupation agriculture/fishing/forestry/mining: 4%
Unemployment rate: 7% (1992 est.)
Youth unemploymentPopulation below poverty lineGini indexHousehold income or consumption by percentage shareDistribution of family income gini indexBudgetRevenues: $13.5 million (1993)
Expenditures: $17.6 million, including capital expenditures of $740,000 (1995 est.)
Taxes and other revenuesPublic debtRevenueFiscal yearInflation rate consumer pricesCentral bank discount rateCommercial bank prime lending rateStock of narrow moneyStock of broad moneyStock of domestic creditMarket value of publicly traded sharesCurrent account balanceExportsImportsReserves of foreign exchange and goldDebt externalStock of direct foreign investment at homeStock of direct foreign investment abroadExchange ratestop of pageElectricityCapacity: NA kW
CoalPetroleumCrude oilRefined petroleumNatural gasCarbon dioxide emissionsEnergy consumption per capitatop of pageTelephonesTelephone systemBroadcast mediaInternetBroadband fixed subscriptionstop of pageMilitary expendituresMilitary and security forcesMilitary service age and obligationSpace programTerrorist groupstop of pageNational air transport systemCivil aircraft registration country code prefixAirports: 3 (1997 est.)
With paved runways total: 1
With paved runways 914 to 1523 m: 1 (1997 est.)
With unpaved runways total: 2
With unpaved runways under 914 m: 2 (1997 est.)
HeliportsPipelinesRailways: 0 km
RoadwaysWaterwaysMerchant marine: none
Ports and terminalstop of pageDisputes international: none
Refugees and internally displaced personsIllicit drugs