Antigua and Barbuda · Americas
How many people die in Antigua and Barbuda every day?
In Antigua and Barbuda, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 15 hours. That is about 600 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 184th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 77 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
2
Deaths per year
600
Life expectancy
77 years
Population
93,219
Death rate
6.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Antigua and Barbuda
77
World avg
72.8
+4.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Antigua and Barbuda
6.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Antigua and Barbuda by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 1.6 |
| Per week | 12 |
| Per month | 50 |
| Per year | 600 |
What people die of in Antigua and Barbuda
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 18.3% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by stroke and kidney diseases.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have risen by 84% since 2000, from about 61 to 112 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 112 | under 1 | 18.3% | +84% |
| 2 | Stroke | 66 | under 1 | 10.8% | +27% |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 48 | under 1 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 4 | Diabetes | 42 | under 1 | 6.9% | n/a |
| 5 | Prostate cancer | 27 | under 1 | 4.5% | n/a |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 25 | under 1 | 4% | n/a |
| 7 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 20 | under 1 | 3.3% | n/a |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 17 | under 1 | 2.7% | n/a |
| 9 | COPD | 11 | under 1 | 1.7% | n/a |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 8 | under 1 | 1.4% | n/a |
Deaths in Antigua and Barbuda since 2000
WHO estimates that about 613 people died in Antigua and Barbuda in 2023, 39% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 440 deaths |
| 2010 | 416 deaths |
| 2019 | 618 deaths |
| 2023 | 613 deaths |
Life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda since 1950
A baby born in Antigua and Barbuda in 1950 could expect to live about 58.1 years. By 2023 that had risen to 77.6, a gain of 19.5 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 58.1 years |
| 1980 | 73.1 years |
| 2000 | 74.8 years |
| 2010 | 76.7 years |
| 2019 | 77.2 years |
| 2023 | 77.6 years |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries in Americas
Among the 24 countries in Americas on this site, Antigua and Barbuda ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2 | 77 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 33 | 73.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jamaica | 55 | 75.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Uruguay | 90 | 77.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Panama | 60 | 78.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Costa Rica | 71 | 80.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Antigua and Barbuda every day?
In Antigua and Barbuda, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 15 hours. That adds up to about 600 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 18.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Antigua and Barbuda?
Life expectancy at birth in Antigua and Barbuda is 77 years, 4.2 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 54th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Antigua and Barbuda high?
Antigua and Barbuda records about 6.4 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.