Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions was 24,607 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda, 1951–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 24,607 tonnes.
The figure is up 1,994.3% on the previous year and up 123.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 425,024 tonnes in 1968 and was at its lowest, -795,088 tonnes, in 1970.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 119th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,900 tonnes | -4,886 tonnes | 9,771 tonnes | 9 |
| 1960s | 122,744 tonnes | -18,320 tonnes | 425,024 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | -85,005 tonnes | -795,088 tonnes | 278,464 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | -12,091 tonnes | -263,808 tonnes | 186,864 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,862 tonnes | -43,968 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,251 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 36,640 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,061 tonnes | -7,328 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,521 tonnes | -21,984 tonnes | 24,607 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Population, total 94,209 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Urban population 22,924 (2025)
- Urban population 24.3% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.09 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 26.92 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 7.09 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.09 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda was 24,607 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 425,024 tonnes in 1968.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was -795,088 tonnes in 1970.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 119th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual growth in total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.