Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 10 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
187th
of 200 countries
All-time high
176
in 1955
All-time low
10
in 2023
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Antigua and Barbuda, 1955–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 10. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
The figure is down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 176 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 10, in 2023.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 187th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 176 | — |
| 1956 | 174 | -1.1% |
| 1957 | 171 | -1.7% |
| 1958 | 167 | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 162 | -3.0% |
| 1960 | 156 | -3.7% |
| 1961 | 149 | -4.5% |
| 1962 | 140 | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 130 | -7.1% |
| 1964 | 120 | -7.7% |
| 1965 | 108 | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 95 | -12.0% |
| 1967 | 83 | -12.6% |
| 1968 | 72 | -13.3% |
| 1969 | 63 | -12.5% |
| 1970 | 55 | -12.7% |
| 1971 | 49 | -10.9% |
| 1972 | 44 | -10.2% |
| 1973 | 40 | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 36 | -10.0% |
| 1975 | 33 | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 31 | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 30 | -3.2% |
| 1978 | 27 | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 26 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 24 | -7.7% |
| 1981 | 21 | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 19 | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 19 | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 10 | +0.0% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 10 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 4% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 10 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 910, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 170 | 162 | 176 | 5 |
| 1960s | 111.6 | 63 | 156 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.1 | 26 | 55 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.7 | 17 | 24 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.3 | 17 | 22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.8 | 16 | 21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.8 | 11 | 16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.6 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 184 Luxembourg 15 compare
- 185 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 14 compare
- 186 Iceland 12 compare
- 188 St. Kitts and Nevis 9 compare
- 189 Tuvalu 4 compare
- 189 British Virgin Islands 4 compare
- 189 Palau, Republic of 4 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,555 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2219 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0288 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2513 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Number of under-five deaths in Antigua and Barbuda was 10 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 176 in 1955.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 2023.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 187th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. 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, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of under-five deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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