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Virgin Islands of the United States

United States Virgin Islands Population

Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Population: 87,1461
Currency: United States dollar (USD)

The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico. It comprises the main islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix, along with several smaller islets. Known for their tropical beaches, coral reefs, and colonial heritage, the islands are a major tourist destination. The capital is Charlotte Amalie, located on Saint Thomas, serving as the administrative and economic center. The economy is largely driven by tourism, trade, services, and manufacturing, with a heavy reliance on imports and federal support. As a U.S. territory, residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections and have non-voting representation in Congress. The USVI is a member of regional bodies such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM, observer) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).

Growth Rate

-0.929
%

Fertility Rate

2.09
children born/woman

Crude Death Rate

15.411
per 1,000 people

Life Expectancy

75.5
years

Total Population in the United States 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 density measures how many people live per square kilometer, showing how population is distributed across a given area.

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 United States 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)

-5.181
(-0.048)

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.

1Population figures for the United States Virgin Islands are based on the 2020 Census data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Source: 2020 Census – U.S. Virgin Islands.