Fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Fertility rate by age group was 15.27 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
15.27
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
146th
of 236 countries
All-time high
119.26
in 1956
All-time low
10.93
in 2017
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands is 15.27, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands peaked at 119.26 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 10.93, in 2017.
That places British Virgin Islands 146th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 114.54 | — |
| 1951 | 114.45 | -0.1% |
| 1952 | 114.75 | +0.3% |
| 1953 | 115.67 | +0.8% |
| 1954 | 116.88 | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 118.86 | +1.7% |
| 1956 | 119.26 | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 118.65 | -0.5% |
| 1958 | 117.6 | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 115.72 | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 114.2 | -1.3% |
| 1961 | 112.39 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 110.24 | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 108.33 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 107.28 | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 108.24 | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 109.47 | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 108.95 | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 107.21 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 104.92 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 103.64 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 100.89 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 98.03 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 95.19 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 92.41 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 89.65 | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 87.35 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 85.01 | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 82.99 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 81.02 | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 75.24 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 59.8 | -20.5% |
| 1982 | 57.06 | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 52.52 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 48.48 | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 46.19 | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 42.09 | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 40.59 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 40.66 | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 42.53 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 43.21 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 44.81 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 44.97 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 43.12 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 38.4 | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 42.12 | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 45.89 | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 49.3 | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 36.69 | -25.6% |
| 1999 | 46.3 | +26.2% |
| 2000 | 47.74 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 36.94 | -22.6% |
| 2002 | 27.93 | -24.4% |
| 2003 | 29.8 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 36.25 | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 30.25 | -16.5% |
| 2006 | 25.26 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 27.54 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 25.35 | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 22.99 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 20.67 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 22.92 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 18.02 | -21.3% |
| 2013 | 16.93 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 20.91 | +23.5% |
| 2015 | 19.46 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 14.54 | -25.3% |
| 2017 | 10.93 | -24.8% |
| 2018 | 12.12 | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 13.49 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 13.73 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 14.39 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 14.54 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 15.27 | +5.0% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 15.27 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.54, 2.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 15.27 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 39.42, 39% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 116.64 | 114.45 | 119.26 | 10 |
| 1960s | 109.12 | 104.92 | 114.2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 91.62 | 81.02 | 103.64 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.52 | 40.59 | 75.24 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.48 | 36.69 | 49.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31 | 22.99 | 47.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17 | 10.93 | 22.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.48 | 13.73 | 15.27 | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 143 Niue 16.59 compare
- 144 Turks and Caicos Islands 16.19 compare
- 145 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 15.45 compare
- 147 Reunion 15.15 compare
- 148 Sri Lanka 15.09 compare
- 149 Saint Martin (French Part) 14.29 compare
More population data for British Virgin Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.722 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.722 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.145 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands?
- Fertility rate by age group in British Virgin Islands was 15.27 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility rate by age group recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 119.26 in 1956.
- What is the lowest fertility rate by age group recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.93 in 2017.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for fertility rate by age group?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 146th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertility rate by age group rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. 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 Fertility rate by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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