Population growth rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Population growth rate was 1.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate in British Virgin Islands, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 1.8% for population growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate in British Virgin Islands peaked at 8.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -9.7%, in 2016.
That places British Virgin Islands 66th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.3% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | -9.7% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 63 Eritrea 1.8% compare
- 64 Turkmenistan 1.8% compare
- 65 Papua New Guinea 1.8% compare
- 67 Honduras 1.7% compare
- 68 French Guiana 1.7% compare
- 69 Zimbabwe 1.7% compare
More population data for British Virgin Islands
- 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)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.05 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.05 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.05 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.04 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.03 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 15.27 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate in British Virgin Islands?
- Population growth rate in British Virgin Islands was 1.8% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.7% in 2016.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for population growth rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 66th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population growth rate rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage.