Plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Plastic waste exports was 16.08 tonnes in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda, 2005–2018
Source: United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda is 16.08 tonnes, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 57.8% on the previous year and up 803,950.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 88 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.002 tonnes, in 2007.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 133rd out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 38.18 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0.002 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 88 tonnes | +4399900.0% |
| 2010 | 87.6 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 58.9 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 2013 | 22 tonnes | -62.6% |
| 2015 | 72.17 tonnes | +228.0% |
| 2016 | 20 tonnes | -72.3% |
| 2017 | 38.12 tonnes | +90.6% |
| 2018 | 16.08 tonnes | -57.8% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 16.08 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,588 tonnes, 0% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 16.08 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,293 tonnes, 1% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.06 tonnes | 0.002 tonnes | 88 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 44.98 tonnes | 16.08 tonnes | 87.6 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 130 Malawi 30.2 tonnes compare
- 131 Democratic Republic of Congo 20.5 tonnes
- 132 Grenada 17.44 tonnes compare
- 134 Saint Lucia 15.41 tonnes compare
- 135 Madagascar 11.1 tonnes compare
- 136 Samoa 10 tonnes compare
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 plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Plastic waste exports in Antigua and Barbuda was 16.08 tonnes in 2018, according to United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest plastic waste exports recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 88 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest plastic waste exports recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 tonnes in 2007.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for plastic waste exports?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 133rd out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is plastic waste exports rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 803,950.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Plastic waste exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Amount of plastic waste a country exports to other countries, measured in tonnes per year.