Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 24.89 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.89 thousands
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
212th
of 233 countries
All-time high
24.89 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
3.37 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in British Virgin Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 25-64 years in British Virgin Islands stood at 24.89 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in British Virgin Islands peaked at 24.89 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.37 thousands, in 1970.
That places British Virgin Islands 212th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.37 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 3.52 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 3.67 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 3.8 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 3.94 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 4.04 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 4.12 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 4.2 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 4.27 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 4.37 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 4.45 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 4.59 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 4.81 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 5.04 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 5.32 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 5.6 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 5.91 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 6.25 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 6.63 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 7.04 thousands | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 7.47 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 7.94 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 8.29 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 8.62 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 8.93 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 9.26 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 9.59 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 9.9 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 10.22 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 10.54 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 10.85 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 11.16 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 11.56 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 12.04 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 12.57 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 13.13 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 13.73 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 14.39 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 15.04 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 15.69 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 16.33 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 16.44 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 17.79 thousands | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 18.65 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 19.69 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 20.41 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 21.8 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 19.87 thousands | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 20.51 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 22.42 thousands | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 22.84 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 23.54 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 23.87 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 24.32 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 24.74 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 24.89 thousands | +0.6% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 24.89 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,666 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 24.89 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,645 thousands, 2% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.93 thousands | 3.37 thousands | 4.37 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.56 thousands | 4.45 thousands | 7.04 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.07 thousands | 7.47 thousands | 10.54 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.02 thousands | 10.85 thousands | 15.69 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.39 thousands | 16.33 thousands | 22.42 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.03 thousands | 22.84 thousands | 24.89 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 209 Faroe Islands 26.97 thousands compare
- 210 Saint Kitts and Nevis 26.76 thousands compare
- 211 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 25.69 thousands compare
- 213 Northern Mariana Islands 23.15 thousands compare
- 214 Liechtenstein 21.74 thousands compare
- 215 American Samoa 21.64 thousands 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)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 186.08 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,033 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.8% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 2.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in British Virgin Islands?
- Population aged 25-64 years in British Virgin Islands was 24.89 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 24.89 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.37 thousands in 1970.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 212th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release