Total population (in thousands) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Total population (in thousands) was 39.73 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
39.73
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
34th
of 36 countries
All-time high
39.73
in 2025
All-time low
7.37
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total population in British Virgin Islands, 1950–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 39.73 for total population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in British Virgin Islands peaked at 39.73 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.37, in 1950.
British Virgin Islands ranks 34th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (in thousands) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.37 | — |
| 1951 | 7.39 | +0.3% |
| 1952 | 7.38 | -0.2% |
| 1953 | 7.39 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 7.45 | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 7.5 | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 7.54 | +0.5% |
| 1957 | 7.59 | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 7.68 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 7.81 | +1.7% |
| 1960 | 7.95 | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 8.03 | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 8.07 | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 8.11 | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 8.17 | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 8.26 | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 8.41 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 8.65 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 9 | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 9.53 | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 9.93 | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 10.1 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 10.23 | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 10.37 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 10.49 | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 10.61 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 10.71 | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 10.8 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 10.89 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 10.96 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 11.13 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 11.48 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 11.92 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 12.37 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 12.82 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 13.27 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 13.73 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 14.19 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 14.68 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 15.18 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 15.7 | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 16.19 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 16.59 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 16.99 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 17.41 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 17.84 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 18.29 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 18.76 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 19.24 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 19.73 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 20.24 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 20.8 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 21.43 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 22.13 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 22.88 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 23.66 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 24.49 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 25.37 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 26.29 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 27.22 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 27.68 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 28.71 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 30.34 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 31.7 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 32.96 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 34.5 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 33.88 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 32.7 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 34.66 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 36.39 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 37.13 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 37.81 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 38.32 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 38.98 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 39.47 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 39.73 | +0.7% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 39.73 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,759, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 39.73 is below the median for high income countries, which is 835.99, 5% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.51 | 7.37 | 7.81 | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.42 | 7.95 | 9.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.51 | 9.93 | 10.96 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.08 | 11.13 | 15.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.67 | 15.7 | 19.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.45 | 20.24 | 27.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.35 | 27.68 | 36.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.58 | 37.13 | 39.73 | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 31 Dominica 65.87 compare
- 32 Saint Kitts and Nevis 46.92 compare
- 33 Turks and Caicos Islands 46.85 compare
- 35 Anguilla 14.73 compare
- 36 Montserrat 4.36 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 total population in British Virgin Islands?
- Total population in British Virgin Islands was 39.73 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 39.73 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.37 in 1950.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for total population?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 34th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population (in thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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