Brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Brain and nervous system cancer death rate was 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda, 1998–2021
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2021, brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and up 128.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 6.29 deaths per 100,000 people in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2007.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 73rd out of 111 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.12 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1999 | 2.08 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1.08 deaths per 100,000 people | -47.9% |
| 2001 | 1.16 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 2.3 deaths per 100,000 people | +97.5% |
| 2003 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -23.6% |
| 2004 | 6.29 deaths per 100,000 people | +257.5% |
| 2005 | 1.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -81.3% |
| 2006 | 5.47 deaths per 100,000 people | +366.5% |
| 2007 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2009 | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2012 | 1.31 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2013 | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 people | +151.9% |
| 2014 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 3.07 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2016 | 1.08 deaths per 100,000 people | -64.9% |
| 2017 | 0.8219 deaths per 100,000 people | -23.8% |
| 2018 | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0.8404 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2020 | 2.74 deaths per 100,000 people | +225.8% |
| 2021 | 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.08 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.12 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 6.29 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.04 deaths per 100,000 people | 0 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.74 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 70 Cyprus 2.52 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 71 El Salvador 2.52 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 72 Kyrgyzstan 2.49 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 74 Guadeloupe 2.45 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 75 Chile 2.35 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 76 Sri Lanka 2.14 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Brain and nervous system cancer death rate in Antigua and Barbuda was 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest brain and nervous system cancer death rate recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.29 deaths per 100,000 people in 2004.
- What is the lowest brain and nervous system cancer death rate recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for brain and nervous system cancer death rate?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 73rd out of 111 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Brain and nervous system cancer death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported deaths from brain and nervous system cancers in both sexes in those aged all ages per 100,000 people.