Number of deaths in Antigua and Barbuda today so far:
0
A person dies approximately every 47,854.32 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 659
Number of deaths per day: 2
Number of deaths per hour: 0
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Antigua and Barbuda according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 | 126 |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease | 71 |
| 3 | Kidney diseases | 62 |
| 4 | Stroke | 42 |
| 5 | Diabetes mellitus | 40 |
| 6 | Prostate cancer | 27 |
| 7 | Breast cancer | 21 |
| 8 | Colon and rectum cancers | 19 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 15 |
| 10 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 10 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda?
The leading cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda is COVID-19, approximately 126 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Antigua and Barbuda?
The top three causes of death in Antigua and Barbuda are COVID-19, Ischaemic heart disease, and Kidney diseases.
How many people die from COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda each year?
Approximately 126 people die from COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.
Why is COVID-19 shown as a leading cause of death in Antigua and Barbuda?
The WHO data shown here covers 2021, the peak year of the COVID-19 pandemic. 126 deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda that year. Excluding COVID-19, the leading cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease, which reflects the country's typical mortality profile. Future WHO updates are expected to show COVID-19 declining or absent from the top 10.