Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 4.36 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda, 2005–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 4.36.
The figure is up 292.8% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 9.38 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 33rd of 140 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 2.38 | — |
| 2010 | 9.38 | +294.1% |
| 2011 | 1.16 | -87.6% |
| 2012 | 1.15 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4.54 | +294.8% |
| 2014 | 3.38 | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 1.11 | -67.2% |
| 2020 | 4.36 | +292.8% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 4.36 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.59, 7.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 4.36 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.54, 8.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7933 | 0 | 2.38 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.45 | 1.11 | 9.38 | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.36 | 4.36 | 4.36 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Antigua and Barbuda was 4.36 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 9.38 in 2010.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 33rd out of 140 countries with data for 2020.
- Is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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