Number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Number of children under 5, by world region was 1,033 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands stood at 1,033 people. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands peaked at 1,655 people in 2026 and was at its lowest, 1,033 people, in 2100.
British Virgin Islands ranks 222nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,644 people | 1,625 people | 1,655 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 1,576 people | 1,548 people | 1,615 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 1,493 people | 1,412 people | 1,542 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 1,317 people | 1,271 people | 1,385 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 1,245 people | 1,230 people | 1,265 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 1,198 people | 1,170 people | 1,225 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 1,119 people | 1,081 people | 1,161 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 1,061 people | 1,039 people | 1,077 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 1,033 people | 1,033 people | 1,033 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 219 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1,231 people compare
- 220 San Marino 1,200 people compare
- 221 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 1,086 people compare
- 223 Saint Martin (French part) 879 people compare
- 224 Tuvalu 765 people compare
- 225 Palau 539 people compare
More population data for British Virgin Islands
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 186.08 people per km² (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)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 1.04 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in British Virgin Islands was 1,033 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 1,655 people in 2026.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,033 people in 2100.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.