Deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Deaths from fires and burns was 1.26 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 1.26 deaths.
That represents a change of up 43.2% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 2.38 deaths in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2015.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 178th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.84 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0.78 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 1.19 deaths | +52.6% |
| 2003 | 1.64 deaths | +37.8% |
| 2004 | 1.77 deaths | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 1.32 deaths | -25.4% |
| 2006 | 1.02 deaths | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 1.63 deaths | +59.8% |
| 2008 | 1.78 deaths | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 2.38 deaths | +33.7% |
| 2010 | 2.02 deaths | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 0.84 deaths | -58.4% |
| 2012 | 1.15 deaths | +36.9% |
| 2013 | 1.66 deaths | +44.3% |
| 2014 | 1.72 deaths | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.25 deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0.33 deaths | +32.0% |
| 2018 | 0.35 deaths | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 0.02 deaths | -94.3% |
| 2020 | 0.88 deaths | +4300.0% |
| 2021 | 1.26 deaths | +43.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.44 deaths | 0.78 deaths | 2.38 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.834 deaths | 0 deaths | 2.02 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 deaths | 0.88 deaths | 1.26 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 175 Grenada 1.64 deaths compare
- 176 Samoa 1.54 deaths compare
- 177 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.44 deaths compare
- 179 Micronesia (country) 1.22 deaths compare
- 180 Seychelles 1.17 deaths compare
- 181 Kiribati 1.15 deaths compare
More health data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0772 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,555 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0861 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0886 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Deaths from fires and burns in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.26 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from fires and burns recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 deaths in 2009.
- What is the lowest deaths from fires and burns recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2015.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for deaths from fires and burns?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 178th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from fires and burns rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from fires and burns. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from fire, heat and hot substances in both sexes.