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
Latest (2024)
24,607 tonnes
Change on year
up 1,994.3%
World rank
119th
of 215 countries
All-time high
425,024 tonnes
in 1968
All-time low
-795,088 tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
74
1951–2024
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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | -4,885 tonnes | -166.7% |
| 1953 | 2,443 tonnes | -150.0% |
| 1954 | -4,886 tonnes | -300.0% |
| 1955 | 9,771 tonnes | -300.0% |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1960 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 10,992 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1962 | 54,960 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 1963 | -18,320 tonnes | -133.3% |
| 1964 | 7,328 tonnes | -140.0% |
| 1965 | 58,624 tonnes | +700.0% |
| 1966 | 197,856 tonnes | +237.5% |
| 1967 | 216,176 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 425,024 tonnes | +96.6% |
| 1969 | 267,472 tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1970 | -795,088 tonnes | -397.3% |
| 1971 | -36,640 tonnes | -95.4% |
| 1972 | -51,296 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1973 | -43,968 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1974 | 98,928 tonnes | -325.0% |
| 1975 | 278,464 tonnes | +181.5% |
| 1976 | -304,112 tonnes | -209.2% |
| 1977 | 62,288 tonnes | -120.5% |
| 1978 | 25,648 tonnes | -58.8% |
| 1979 | -84,272 tonnes | -428.6% |
| 1980 | -263,808 tonnes | +213.0% |
| 1981 | -36,640 tonnes | -86.1% |
| 1982 | 186,864 tonnes | -610.0% |
| 1983 | -208,848 tonnes | -211.8% |
| 1984 | 62,288 tonnes | -129.8% |
| 1985 | 102,592 tonnes | +64.7% |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 25,648 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 10,992 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1990 | -43,968 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 7,328 tonnes | -116.7% |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 10,992 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 3,664 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1996 | 14,656 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 1997 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 14,656 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 10,992 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 18,320 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2002 | 29,312 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2003 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 18,320 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 2005 | 29,312 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2006 | 36,640 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 18,320 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 3,664 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 2009 | 18,320 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 2010 | -7,328 tonnes | -140.0% |
| 2011 | -3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 10,992 tonnes | -400.0% |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 10,992 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2017 | 7,328 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 14,656 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2020 | -21,984 tonnes | -200.0% |
| 2021 | 18,320 tonnes | -183.3% |
| 2022 | 7,960 tonnes | -56.6% |
| 2023 | -1,299 tonnes | -116.3% |
| 2024 | 24,607 tonnes | -1994.3% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 24,607 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,739 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 24,607 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 109,750 tonnes, 22% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1994.3% | -1,299 tonnes | 24,607 tonnes |
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
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 11,200 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 17.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 49.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0662 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.0823 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.0795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0003 kt (2050)
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.