Share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Share of urban population living in slums was 1.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.05
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
143rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
8.86
in 2000
All-time low
1.05
in 2020
Years of data
13
2000–2024
Share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 1.05. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 8.86 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.05, in 2020.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 143rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.86 | — |
| 2002 | 8.08 | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 7.3 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 6.52 | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 5.74 | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 4.96 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 4.18 | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 3.39 | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 2.61 | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 1.83 | -29.9% |
| 2020 | 1.05 | -42.6% |
| 2022 | 1.05 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.05 | +0.0% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.05 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.08, 13.1× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 1.05 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.7, 11% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.3 | 5.74 | 8.86 | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.39 | 1.83 | 4.96 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 140 Ukraine 1.1 compare
- 140 United States Virgin Islands 1.1 compare
- 142 Greece 1.07 compare
- 144 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.89 compare
- 145 Jamaica 0.86 compare
- 146 American Samoa 0.78 compare
More population data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3378 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7908 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6324 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99.03 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4036 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9318 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.789 (2100)
- Population density 154.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2,658 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.05 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.86 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 in 2020.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 143rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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