Comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Comparison of fertility rates was 1.04 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.04
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
219th
of 229 countries
All-time high
5.3
in 1955
All-time low
0.873
in 2017
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands is 1.04, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands peaked at 5.3 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 0.873, in 2017.
British Virgin Islands ranks 219th of 229 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.05 | — |
| 1951 | 5.13 | +1.6% |
| 1952 | 5.2 | +1.4% |
| 1953 | 5.25 | +0.9% |
| 1954 | 5.27 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 5.3 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | 5.23 | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 5.16 | -1.3% |
| 1958 | 5.06 | -1.8% |
| 1959 | 4.95 | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 4.81 | -2.7% |
| 1961 | 4.67 | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 4.51 | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 4.36 | -3.3% |
| 1964 | 4.19 | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 4.05 | -3.4% |
| 1966 | 3.96 | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 3.91 | -1.3% |
| 1968 | 3.88 | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 3.81 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 3.74 | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 3.64 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 3.54 | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 3.43 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 3.33 | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 3.25 | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 3.2 | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 3.15 | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 3.11 | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 3.07 | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 2.92 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 2.33 | -20.2% |
| 1982 | 2.27 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 2.12 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 1.99 | -6.3% |
| 1985 | 1.92 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 1.78 | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 1.72 | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 1.71 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 1.77 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 1.78 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 1.84 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 1.88 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 1.81 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1.66 | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 1.78 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 1.89 | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 2.01 | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 1.52 | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 1.79 | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 1.84 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 1.52 | -17.5% |
| 2002 | 1.25 | -17.8% |
| 2003 | 1.31 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 1.34 | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 1.23 | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 1.31 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 1.27 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.23 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 1.18 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 1.27 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 1.1 | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 1.09 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.24 | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 1.19 | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 0.987 | -16.8% |
| 2017 | 0.873 | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 0.905 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.941 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 0.975 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.999 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 1.02 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 1.04 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.16 | 4.95 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.22 | 3.81 | 4.81 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.35 | 3.07 | 3.74 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.05 | 1.71 | 2.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 1.52 | 2.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 | 1.23 | 1.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 | 0.873 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 | 0.975 | 1.04 | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
More population data for British Virgin Islands
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5775 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.782 (2100)
- Population density 186.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,033 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.782 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 0.2871 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate 0.2871 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate 0.2871 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.05 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.05 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands?
- Comparison of fertility rates in British Virgin Islands was 1.04 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3 in 1955.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.873 in 2017.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 219th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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