Banana production in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Banana production was 2.37 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.37 tonnes
Change on year
down 50.9%
World rank
127th
of 152 countries
All-time high
634 tonnes
in 1982
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in Antigua and Barbuda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, banana production in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 2.37 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 50.9% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 634 tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 127th of 152 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Banana production in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 5 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 8 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1968 | 10 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 12 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 15 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 18 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 20 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 8 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1974 | 32 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 1975 | 12 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1976 | 23 tonnes | +91.7% |
| 1977 | 11 tonnes | -52.2% |
| 1978 | 232 tonnes | +2009.1% |
| 1979 | 152 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 1980 | 476 tonnes | +213.2% |
| 1981 | 514 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 634 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1983 | 47 tonnes | -92.6% |
| 1984 | 80 tonnes | +70.2% |
| 1985 | 70 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 70 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 70 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 84 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 100 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1990 | 120 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 4.37 tonnes | -96.4% |
| 1992 | 5.05 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1993 | 5.03 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 5.01 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 4.99 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 4.97 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 4.97 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4.96 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 4.96 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.96 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4.95 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 4.95 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.94 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 4.94 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4.94 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.93 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 4.93 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.92 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 4.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4.91 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.9 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 4.9 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.89 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.92 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 4.7 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 5.11 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 7.04 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2023 | 4.83 tonnes | -31.4% |
| 2024 | 2.37 tonnes | -50.9% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 2.37 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.18 tonnes, 23% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 2.37 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 107,393 tonnes, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Banana production in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +2009.1% | 11 tonnes | 232 tonnes |
| 1974 | +300.0% | 8 tonnes | 32 tonnes |
| 1980 | +213.2% | 152 tonnes | 476 tonnes |
| 1991 | -96.4% | 120 tonnes | 4.37 tonnes |
| 1983 | -92.6% | 634 tonnes | 47 tonnes |
| 1976 | +91.7% | 12 tonnes | 23 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.89 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 12 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 52.3 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 232 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 214.5 tonnes | 47 tonnes | 634 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.43 tonnes | 4.37 tonnes | 120 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.94 tonnes | 4.92 tonnes | 4.96 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9 tonnes | 4.89 tonnes | 4.92 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.81 tonnes | 2.37 tonnes | 7.04 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 124 Niue 82.28 tonnes compare
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- 128 Austria 0 tonnes
- 128 Belgium 0 tonnes
- 128 Bulgaria 0 tonnes
- 128 Croatia 0 tonnes
- 128 Czechia 0 tonnes
- 128 Denmark 0 tonnes
- 128 Estonia 0 tonnes
- 128 Finland 0 tonnes
- 128 Germany 0 tonnes
- 128 Hungary 0 tonnes
- 128 Ireland 0 tonnes
- 128 Italy 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Kuwait 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Latvia 0 tonnes
- 128 Libya 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Lithuania 0 tonnes
- 128 Luxembourg 0 tonnes
- 128 Malta 0 tonnes
- 128 Netherlands 0 tonnes
- 128 Poland 0 tonnes
- 128 Romania 0 tonnes
- 128 Singapore 0 tonnes compare
- 128 Slovakia 0 tonnes
- 128 Slovenia 0 tonnes
- 128 Sweden 0 tonnes
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 banana production in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Banana production in Antigua and Barbuda was 2.37 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 634 tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for banana production?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 127th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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