Annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Annual change in population was -809 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands is -809 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.8% on the previous year and up 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 4,055 people in 1971 and was at its lowest, -2,927 people, in 2019.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 208th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 512.33 people | 452 people | 663 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 2,884 people | 1,326 people | 3,544 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,389 people | 2,819 people | 4,055 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 748.9 people | -20 people | 2,132 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 665.1 people | 147 people | 1,075 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -182.1 people | -335 people | 3 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -1,738 people | -2,927 people | -442 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -919.5 people | -1,666 people | -486 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 205 Tonga -440 people compare
- 206 Cook Islands -503 people compare
- 207 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -732 people compare
- 209 American Samoa -821 people compare
- 210 Northern Mariana Islands -935 people compare
- 211 Marshall Islands -1,245 people compare
More population data for United States Virgin Islands
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 177.09 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2,849 people (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.97 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.97 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.97 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.07 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 31.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.09 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands?
- Annual change in population in United States Virgin Islands was -809 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 4,055 people in 1971.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,927 people in 2019.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for annual change in population?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 208th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.