by Brian Major
Last updated: 1:50 PM ET, Thu February 12, 2026
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Anguilla posted big tourism numbers in 2025.
The 35 square-mile Caribbean territory achieved its highest annual visitor arrivals in 33 years, welcoming 229,734
total visitors last year, an 11.2 percent increase over 2024, according to the
Anguilla Tourist Board.
The
figure represents a strong rebound, as it surpasses the pre-pandemic benchmark
year of 2019 by 38.1 percent. Anguilla’s 2025 tourism performance reflects
diversified growth, as all key segments surpassed 2019 levels.
Total visitor
arrivals increased from 166,351 in 2019 to 229,734 in 2025, an increase of
63,383 visitors.
Meanwhile,
tourist arrivals rose from 95,375 in 2029 to 114,965 in 2025, an increase of
19,590 (20.5 percent), while excursionist arrivals grew from 70,976 in 2019 to
114,769 in 2025, an increase of 43,793 (61.7 percent). Notably, excursionists accounted for approximately 69 percent of the total net growth between 2019 and
2025, underscoring the strength of Anguilla’s regional access and day-trip demand.
“This milestone belongs to the
people of Anguilla, our tourism investors and stakeholders, industry partners,
and public and private sector partners whose dedication continues to set our
destination apart,” said Cardigan Connor, minister of tourism. “We remain
focused on building on this momentum, underscoring the resilience and appeal of
Anguilla as a premier destination.”
Anguilla’s strongest growth in 2025
was concentrated during the peak winter season and across Q4, reinforcing the
destination’s seasonal strength and year-end momentum. The top-performing
months for total visitor arrivals in 2025 were January (23,548), February (23,086),
March (22,625), July (22,561) and December (28,855, the highest month of the
year).
Anguilla’s 2025 performance was driven
by sustained strength from its leading source market, the United States,
which accounted for 80,598 tourist arrivals (approximately 70 percent of
tourist arrivals and 70,546 excursionist arrivals (approximately 61
percent of excursionist arrivals).
December 2025 delivered 28,855 visitor
arrivals, a 20.9% increase over December 2024 (23,871), and the highest
December totals on record.
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