What is the population of British Virgin Islands in 2026?
British Virgin Islands has a population of 39,732 people (2025 estimate), which is 217th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Virgin Islands
Population 2025
39,732
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.66%
+262 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
260/km²
150 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
38.6 years
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025About British Virgin Islands
With a population of 39,732 people spread across 150 km², the British Virgin Islands rank 215th globally. The territory's population density of 260 people per km² reflects concentrated settlement, and 57% of residents live in urban areas. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% annually, supported by a fertility rate of 1 birth per woman and a median age of 38.6 years.
Life expectancy reaches 77.4 years, and GDP per capita of $34,246 reflects the territory's economic standing. English is the primary language, and the United States dollar serves as the official currency. Road Town functions as the capital, anchoring the islands' administrative and commercial activity across this North American territory.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Road Town
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- VG · VGB
- Demonym
- Virgin Islander
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1284
- Internet TLD
- .vg
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for British Virgin Islands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for British Virgin Islands: Health Spending, Physicians, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for British Virgin Islands: Literacy Rate, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for British Virgin Islands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for British Virgin Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.5%
- Age 15–64
- 75.9%
- Age 65+
- 9.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 3 | 10 |
| 90-94 | 16 | 40 |
| 85-89 | 49 | 90 |
| 80-84 | 134 | 186 |
| 75-79 | 306 | 360 |
| 70-74 | 481 | 571 |
| 65-69 | 725 | 830 |
| 60-64 | 1,029 | 1,091 |
| 55-59 | 1,204 | 1,322 |
| 50-54 | 1,410 | 1,619 |
| 45-49 | 1,621 | 1,906 |
| 40-44 | 1,833 | 2,147 |
| 35-39 | 1,626 | 2,031 |
| 30-34 | 1,456 | 1,731 |
| 25-29 | 1,325 | 1,460 |
| 20-24 | 1,196 | 1,261 |
| 15-19 | 1,373 | 1,310 |
| 10-14 | 1,085 | 1,069 |
| 5-9 | 976 | 942 |
| 0-4 | 842 | 806 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,372 |
| 1960 | 7,950 |
| 1970 | 9,933 |
| 1980 | 11,130 |
| 1990 | 15,704 |
| 2000 | 20,241 |
| 2010 | 27,675 |
| 2020 | 37,135 |
| 2030 | 40,592 |
| 2040 | 41,200 |
| 2050 | 40,340 |
| 2060 | 38,343 |
| 2070 | 35,406 |
| 2080 | 32,470 |
| 2090 | 29,976 |
| 2100 | 27,890 |
How British Virgin Islands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- British Virgin Islands40K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| British Virgin Islands | 40K |
British Virgin Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of British Virgin Islands growing or shrinking?
British Virgin Islands's population is growing at +0.66% per year, a change of roughly 262 people annually.
What is the capital of British Virgin Islands?
The capital of British Virgin Islands is Road Town.
How densely populated is British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands has 260/km² across 150 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in British Virgin Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in British Virgin Islands is 77.4 years (2024).
What is the median age in British Virgin Islands?
The median age in British Virgin Islands is 38.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is British Virgin Islands in?
British Virgin Islands is in North America.