Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.9331 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands is -0.9331 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 6.53 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -3.28 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 223rd of 233 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 (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1973 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1975 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1977 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1981 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1982 | 0.9476 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1983 | 0.8603 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1984 | 0.7712 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1985 | 0.6762 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1986 | 0.588 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1987 | 0.4659 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1988 | 0.319 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1989 | 0.1138 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1990 | -0.151 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 1991 | 0.8964 % change on previous year | -693.8% |
| 1992 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1993 | 0.9787 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1994 | 0.8596 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 0.7607 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1996 | 0.6321 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 0.533 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1998 | 0.3838 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1999 | 0.2364 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0516 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 2001 | -0.0506 % change on previous year | -198.2% |
| 2002 | -0.047 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2003 | -0.1521 % change on previous year | +223.7% |
| 2004 | -0.3046 % change on previous year | +100.3% |
| 2005 | -0.3157 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2006 | -0.1068 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2007 | -0.1841 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 2008 | -0.2273 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2009 | -0.2745 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2010 | -0.1011 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2011 | -0.7385 % change on previous year | +630.4% |
| 2012 | -0.9942 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2013 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2014 | -1.11 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2015 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2016 | -2.3 % change on previous year | +102.6% |
| 2017 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2018 | -2.86 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2019 | -3.07 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2020 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2021 | -0.3994 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2022 | -0.7038 % change on previous year | +76.2% |
| 2023 | -0.9388 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 2024 | -0.9245 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2025 | -0.9331 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.65 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 6.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.9286 % change on previous year | 0.1138 % change on previous year | 3.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6245 % change on previous year | -0.151 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1611 % change on previous year | -0.3157 % change on previous year | 0.0516 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.6 % change on previous year | -3.07 % change on previous year | -0.1011 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.2 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | -0.3994 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for United States Virgin Islands
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3008 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2,849 (2100)
- Population density 177.09 (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3008 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.316 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.316 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per capita 0.0002 thousands per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in United States Virgin Islands was -0.9331 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6.53 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.28 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 223rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.