Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 3.9 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.9 thousands
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
218th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3.9 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
0.427 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in British Virgin Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older in British Virgin Islands stood at 3.9 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in British Virgin Islands peaked at 3.9 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.427 thousands, in 1970.
That places British Virgin Islands 218th 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 65 years or older (thousands) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.427 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 0.445 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 0.458 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 0.467 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 0.486 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 0.507 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 0.534 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 0.561 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 0.594 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 0.623 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 0.648 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 0.671 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 0.68 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 0.692 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 0.704 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 0.712 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 0.721 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 0.737 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 0.766 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 0.792 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 0.814 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 0.833 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 0.847 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 0.85 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 0.867 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 0.885 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 0.886 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 0.891 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 0.896 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 0.906 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 0.918 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 0.937 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 0.954 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 1 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 1.06 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 1.12 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1.2 thousands | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 1.27 thousands | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 1.36 thousands | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 1.46 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 1.59 thousands | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 1.67 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 1.85 thousands | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 1.99 thousands | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 2.15 thousands | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 2.28 thousands | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 2.46 thousands | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 2.4 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 2.58 thousands | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.85 thousands | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 3 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 3.18 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 3.31 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 3.48 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 3.69 thousands | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 3.9 thousands | +5.7% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 3.9 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 3.9 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 314.39 thousands, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5102 thousands | 0.427 thousands | 0.623 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7123 thousands | 0.648 thousands | 0.792 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8675 thousands | 0.814 thousands | 0.906 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 thousands | 0.918 thousands | 1.46 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.18 thousands | 1.59 thousands | 2.85 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.43 thousands | 3 thousands | 3.9 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 215 Turks and Caicos Islands 5.34 thousands compare
- 216 Saint Martin (French part) 4.84 thousands compare
- 217 Northern Mariana Islands 4.51 thousands compare
- 219 American Samoa 3.85 thousands compare
- 220 Palau 2.05 thousands compare
- 221 Saint Barthelemy 2.03 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 65 years or older in British Virgin Islands?
- Population aged 65 years or older in British Virgin Islands was 3.9 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.427 thousands in 1970.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 218th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.1%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release