Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Share of deaths from homicide was 1.33 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda, 1961–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 1.33.
The figure is up 52.8% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 1.95 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1962.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 20th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1988 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1963 | 0.3484 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 0.4065 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0.2198 | — |
| 1973 | 1.33 | +503.4% |
| 1974 | 0.2016 | -84.8% |
| 1975 | 1.08 | +435.6% |
| 1976 | 0.2037 | -81.1% |
| 1977 | 0.2016 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0.2519 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0.4819 | — |
| 1990 | 0.2475 | -48.6% |
| 1991 | 0.7407 | +199.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4706 | -36.5% |
| 1993 | 0.8753 | +86.0% |
| 1994 | 1.12 | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 1.54 | +37.8% |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0.495 | — |
| 2001 | 1.95 | +293.5% |
| 2002 | 0.9009 | -53.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4435 | -50.8% |
| 2004 | 1.37 | +208.9% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.8439 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0.2688 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0.8711 | — |
| 2021 | 1.33 | +52.8% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.33 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0863, 15.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.33 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.92, 69% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +503.4% | 0.2198 | 1.33 |
| 1975 | +435.6% | 0.2016 | 1.08 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.159 | 0 | 0.4065 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.3592 | 0 | 1.33 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1223 | 0 | 0.4819 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0.6236 | 0 | 1.54 | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.627 | 0 | 1.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 0.8711 | 1.33 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 17 Puerto Rico 1.67 compare
- 18 Dominica 1.54 compare
- 19 Philippines 1.42 compare
- 21 Mongolia 1.31 compare
- 22 French Guiana 1.22 compare
- 23 South Africa 1.16 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)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0296 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.33 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.95 in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1962.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for share of deaths from homicide?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 20th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths from homicide. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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