Below is a list of parishes and dependencies of Antigua and Barbuda by Human Development Index , as of 2023, which is a comparative measure of life expectancy, education, standard of living, and overall well-being of the residents of each of the areas. All parishes and dependencies have very high human development (a value at or above 0.800). [1]
| Rank | Parish or dependency | HDI (2023) [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Very High Human Development | ||
| 1 | Saint George | 0.860 |
| - | Saint John (rural) | 0.857 |
| - | 0.851 | |
| 2 | Saint Peter | 0.850 |
| 3 | Saint John (parish-wide) | 0.848 |
| 4 | Saint Paul | 0.844 |
| 5 | Saint Mary | 0.843 |
| 6 | Saint Philip | 0.839 |
| - | St. John's (city) | 0.835 |
| 7 | Barbuda | 0.824 |