Antigua and Barbuda

Country in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 8.4 (2023). World rank 34 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 8 of 39. Protected areas: 0.8% (2025). World rank 182 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 36 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 560 (2022). World rank 153 of 183; in Americas, 34 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0.2% → 0.8%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 8.4 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 4.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 17.9% 2024
Protected areas: 0.8% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 560 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 8.5% 2022