Fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands stood at 1.05.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands peaked at 4.81 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.873, in 2017.
British Virgin Islands ranks 207th of 215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.02 | 0.975 | 1.05 | 5 |
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More population data for British Virgin Islands
- 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 vs contraception 1.05 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.05 (2024)
- Fertility rate vs share that are religious 1.04 (2023)
- Effective fertility rate children per woman who are expected to surviv 1.03 (2023)
- Fertility rate by age group 15.27 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates 1.04 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in British Virgin Islands was 1.05 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 4.81 in 1960.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.873 in 2017.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 207th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. 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 Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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