Deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Deaths from poisoning was 0.48 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda is 0.48 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 65.5% on the previous year and up 1,500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 0.78 deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2012.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 174th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.17 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0.37 deaths | +117.6% |
| 2002 | 0.76 deaths | +105.4% |
| 2003 | 0.78 deaths | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 0.56 deaths | -28.2% |
| 2005 | 0.03 deaths | -94.6% |
| 2006 | 0.03 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.28 deaths | +833.3% |
| 2008 | 0.65 deaths | +132.1% |
| 2009 | 0.59 deaths | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 0.22 deaths | -62.7% |
| 2011 | 0.03 deaths | -86.4% |
| 2012 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6 deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0.61 deaths | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 0.56 deaths | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 0.75 deaths | +33.9% |
| 2017 | 0.55 deaths | -26.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7 deaths | +27.3% |
| 2019 | 0.28 deaths | -60.0% |
| 2020 | 0.29 deaths | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.48 deaths | +65.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.422 deaths | 0.03 deaths | 0.78 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.43 deaths | 0 deaths | 0.75 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.385 deaths | 0.29 deaths | 0.48 deaths | 2 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Deaths from poisoning in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.48 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from poisoning recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.78 deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest deaths from poisoning recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2012.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for deaths from poisoning?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 174th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from poisoning rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,500.0%. 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 poisoning. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from poisonings in both sexes.