What is emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda?

Emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda was 6,743 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?

The highest recorded value was 8,068 tonnes in 1999.

What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?

The lowest recorded value was 616.37 tonnes in 1964.

How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for emissions of air pollutants?

Antigua and Barbuda ranks 188th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.

Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?

The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda

Name: emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda
Creator: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Antigua and Barbuda: emissions of air pollutants was 6,743 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

6,743 tonnes

Change on year

up 3.6%

World rank

188th

of 220 countries

All-time high

8,068 tonnes

in 1999

All-time low

616.37 tonnes

in 1964

Years of data

273

1750–2022

emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda, 1750–2022

Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2022, emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 6,743 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 8,068 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 616.37 tonnes, in 1964.

Antigua and Barbuda ranks 188th of 220 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	813.88 tonnes	777.82 tonnes	849.78 tonnes	10
1760s	897.15 tonnes	857.71 tonnes	936.4 tonnes	10
1770s	988.12 tonnes	945.06 tonnes	1,031 tonnes	10
1780s	1,087 tonnes	1,040 tonnes	1,134 tonnes	10
1790s	1,195 tonnes	1,144 tonnes	1,246 tonnes	10
1800s	1,312 tonnes	1,257 tonnes	1,367 tonnes	10
1810s	1,439 tonnes	1,379 tonnes	1,498 tonnes	10
1820s	1,576 tonnes	1,511 tonnes	1,639 tonnes	10
1830s	1,722 tonnes	1,653 tonnes	1,791 tonnes	10
1840s	1,824 tonnes	1,806 tonnes	1,842 tonnes	10
1850s	1,750 tonnes	1,682 tonnes	1,846 tonnes	10
1860s	1,864 tonnes	1,822 tonnes	1,898 tonnes	10
1870s	1,787 tonnes	1,761 tonnes	1,801 tonnes	10
1880s	1,764 tonnes	1,746 tonnes	1,795 tonnes	10
1890s	1,792 tonnes	1,786 tonnes	1,797 tonnes	10
1900s	1,731 tonnes	1,720 tonnes	1,741 tonnes	10
1910s	1,565 tonnes	1,393 tonnes	1,717 tonnes	10
1920s	1,354 tonnes	1,343 tonnes	1,371 tonnes	10
1930s	1,490 tonnes	1,384 tonnes	1,596 tonnes	10
1940s	1,752 tonnes	1,622 tonnes	1,899 tonnes	10
1950s	1,525 tonnes	926.75 tonnes	1,961 tonnes	10
1960s	1,203 tonnes	616.37 tonnes	2,727 tonnes	10
1970s	1,554 tonnes	1,116 tonnes	2,233 tonnes	10
1980s	1,586 tonnes	799.33 tonnes	2,305 tonnes	10
1990s	5,993 tonnes	4,405 tonnes	8,068 tonnes	10
2000s	6,476 tonnes	5,604 tonnes	7,250 tonnes	10
2010s	7,526 tonnes	6,770 tonnes	7,833 tonnes	10
2020s	6,552 tonnes	6,405 tonnes	6,743 tonnes	3

Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda

185 Brunei 7,766 tonnes compare
186 French Polynesia 7,575 tonnes compare
187 Palau 7,351 tonnes compare
189 French Guiana 6,503 tonnes compare
190 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 5,731 tonnes compare
191 Solomon Islands 5,643 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda?: Emissions of air pollutants in Antigua and Barbuda was 6,743 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?: The highest recorded value was 8,068 tonnes in 1999.
What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?: The lowest recorded value was 616.37 tonnes in 1964.
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for emissions of air pollutants?: Antigua and Barbuda ranks 188th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?: The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: emissions of air pollutants
Unit: tonnes
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 220 places, 60,060 data points, 1750–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.