Anguilla



Anguilla is an island in the Caribbean Sea located north of Puerto Rico with a total population of approximately 18,090 inhabitants.

The island covers an area of approximately 90 sq. km, almost all of which is land. Of the total land available 61.1% or 55 sq. km is covered with forests.

The island’s total GDP is valued at 175.4 million. The services sector is the island’s largest GDP contributor accounting for 86.4% of total GDP or 151.55 million. The services sector is followed by industry which accounts for 10.5% or 18.42 million of total GDP and agriculture which accounts for 3% or 5.26 million of total GDP.

The island’s total labor force is estimated at 6,049 or 47.87% of the total population. Of the total labor force available 18% or 1,089 are employed in the services sector, 3% or 181 are employed in the industrial sector and 74.1% or 4,482 are employed in the agricultural sector. 

The island’s main industries include tourism; boat building, and offshore financial services. 

The island’s main agricultural activities include growing tobacco, vegetables; and cattle raising. 

The island’s primary exports are lobster, fish, livestock, salt, concrete blocks, and rum.

 

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