Affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Affordability of cigarettes was 2.3% in 2022. ▲ Rising
Affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda, 2012–2022
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda is 2.3%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.3% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 3.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2012.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 119th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.7% | — |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +21.8% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | +113.1% |
| 2022 | 2.3% | -38.3% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 2.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.9%, 1.2× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 2.3% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.4%, 67% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
More reference data data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0141 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0035 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0671 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Affordability of cigarettes in Antigua and Barbuda was 2.3% in 2022, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest affordability of cigarettes recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest affordability of cigarettes recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2012.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for affordability of cigarettes?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 119th out of 176 countries with data for 2022.
- Is affordability of cigarettes rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Affordability of cigarettes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Price of 100 packs of cigarettes as a share of GDP per capita. This price is based on the most-sold brand of cigarettes in a given country and includes taxes. Lower values indicate that cigarettes are more affordable.