Agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Agriculture-driven deforestation was 27.9 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda recorded 27.9 hectares for agriculture-driven deforestation in 2024.
That represents a change of up 271.5% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 76.71 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.31 hectares, in 2002.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 129th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.17 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 3.31 hectares | -78.2% |
| 2003 | 6.63 hectares | +100.2% |
| 2004 | 8.1 hectares | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 42.76 hectares | +428.0% |
| 2006 | 19.36 hectares | -54.7% |
| 2007 | 18.92 hectares | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 24.58 hectares | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 37.03 hectares | +50.7% |
| 2010 | 12.15 hectares | -67.2% |
| 2011 | 18.92 hectares | +55.7% |
| 2012 | 20.76 hectares | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 11.93 hectares | -42.6% |
| 2014 | 11.12 hectares | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 8.1 hectares | -27.2% |
| 2016 | 4.2 hectares | -48.2% |
| 2017 | 25.68 hectares | +511.9% |
| 2018 | 76.71 hectares | +198.8% |
| 2019 | 21.57 hectares | -71.9% |
| 2020 | 10.16 hectares | -52.9% |
| 2021 | 20.9 hectares | +105.8% |
| 2022 | 25.62 hectares | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 7.51 hectares | -70.7% |
| 2024 | 27.9 hectares | +271.5% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 27.9 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.13 hectares, 42% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 27.9 hectares is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,620 hectares, 2% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.54 hectares | 3.31 hectares | 42.76 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 21.11 hectares | 4.2 hectares | 76.71 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.42 hectares | 7.51 hectares | 27.9 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
More environment data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.19 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Agriculture-driven deforestation in Antigua and Barbuda was 27.9 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 76.71 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest agriculture-driven deforestation recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.31 hectares in 2002.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for agriculture-driven deforestation?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 129th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agriculture-driven deforestation rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture-driven deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Long-term, permanent tree cover loss for small- to large-scale agriculture.