British Virgin Islands
Capital: Road Town
Population: 28,054 – 38,9851
Currency: United States dollar (US$)
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and northwest of Anguilla. It consists of four main islands—Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke—along with many smaller islets. The capital and largest city is Road Town, located on Tortola. The BVI is known for its offshore financial services industry, sailing tourism, and pristine beaches. While it has internal self-governance, the United Kingdom handles its defense and foreign affairs. The territory is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as an associate member and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Growth Rate
1.755
%
Fertility Rate
1.045
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.972
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
77.3
years
Total Population in the British Virgin Islands
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in the British Virgin Islands.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
15.057
(+0.704)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1The first population figure for the British Virgin Islands is based on the 2010 Population and Housing Census. Source: Virgin Islands 2010 Census Report. The second is based on the World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.