Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Share of deaths from homicide was 1.3% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
1.3%
Change on year
up 52.8%
World rank
20th
of 113 countries
All-time high
1.9%
in 2001
All-time low
0.0%
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2021
Share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda, 1961–2021
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, share of deaths from homicide in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 1.3%.
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 1.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, 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 | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.2% | — |
| 1962 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1963 | 0.3% | — |
| 1964 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 0.4% | — |
| 1969 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.2% | — |
| 1973 | 1.3% | +503.4% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | -84.8% |
| 1975 | 1.1% | +435.6% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | -81.1% |
| 1977 | 0.2% | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.3% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.5% | — |
| 1990 | 0.2% | -48.6% |
| 1991 | 0.7% | +199.3% |
| 1992 | 0.5% | -36.5% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | +86.0% |
| 1994 | 1.1% | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 1.5% | +37.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.5% | — |
| 2001 | 1.9% | +293.5% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | -53.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -50.8% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | +208.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.3% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.9% | — |
| 2021 | 1.3% | +52.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6 |
| 1990s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 17 Puerto Rico 1.7% compare
- 18 Dominica 1.5% compare
- 19 Philippines 1.4% compare
- 21 French Guiana 1.2% compare
- 22 South Africa 1.2% compare
- 23 Mongolia 1.1% 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 50-54, male, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0313 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 0.5022 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0382 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 1.3% in 2021, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% 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 WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by 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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The percentage of annual deaths which are homicides.