What is the population of U.S. Virgin Islands in 2026?
U.S. Virgin Islands has a population of 103,792 people (2025 estimate), which is 199th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Virgin Islands of the United States
Population 2025
103,792
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.56%
−583 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
300/km²
350 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
44.8 years
Life expectancy 80.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About U.S. Virgin Islands
With a population of 103,792, the U.S. Virgin Islands ranks 197th globally and spans 350 km² across the North American region. The territory became a U.S. possession in 1917 and has maintained steady urbanization, with 95% of residents living in urban areas. Population density stands at 300 people per km², supported by a GDP per capita of $44,321.
The median age of 44.8 years reflects an aging population, though life expectancy reaches 80.8 years. Annual population growth is negative at −0.6%, indicating a contracting population base. Charlotte Amalie serves as the capital, and English is the primary language spoken throughout the territory, which uses the United States dollar as its currency.
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
- Charlotte Amalie
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- VI · VIR
- Demonym
- Virgin Islander
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- State inception
- 1917
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1340
- Internet TLD
- .vi
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for U.S. Virgin Islands: Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for U.S. Virgin Islands: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for U.S. Virgin Islands: Literacy Rate, Education Spending, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for U.S. Virgin Islands: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for U.S. Virgin Islands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for U.S. Virgin Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.5%
- Age 15–64
- 60.8%
- Age 65+
- 22.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 1 | 11 |
| 95-99 | 13 | 75 |
| 90-94 | 99 | 283 |
| 85-89 | 352 | 736 |
| 80-84 | 1,007 | 1,539 |
| 75-79 | 1,767 | 2,378 |
| 70-74 | 2,139 | 2,872 |
| 65-69 | 2,763 | 3,234 |
| 60-64 | 3,090 | 3,539 |
| 55-59 | 3,123 | 3,385 |
| 50-54 | 2,775 | 2,943 |
| 45-49 | 2,463 | 2,632 |
| 40-44 | 2,406 | 2,570 |
| 35-39 | 2,192 | 2,407 |
| 30-34 | 2,118 | 2,348 |
| 25-29 | 1,960 | 2,039 |
| 20-24 | 2,316 | 2,252 |
| 15-19 | 2,547 | 2,527 |
| 10-14 | 2,482 | 2,267 |
| 5-9 | 2,369 | 2,115 |
| 0-4 | 2,437 | 2,337 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 27,081 |
| 1960 | 33,023 |
| 1970 | 63,856 |
| 1980 | 96,567 |
| 1990 | 102,308 |
| 2000 | 108,579 |
| 2010 | 106,311 |
| 2020 | 87,707 |
| 2030 | 80,852 |
| 2040 | 75,569 |
| 2050 | 71,225 |
| 2060 | 67,947 |
| 2070 | 66,055 |
| 2080 | 64,782 |
| 2090 | 63,602 |
| 2100 | 61,961 |
How U.S. 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
- U.S. Virgin Islands104K
| 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 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 104K |
U.S. Virgin Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of U.S. Virgin Islands growing or shrinking?
U.S. Virgin Islands's population is shrinking at −0.56% per year, a change of roughly 583 people annually.
What is the capital of U.S. Virgin Islands?
The capital of U.S. Virgin Islands is Charlotte Amalie.
How densely populated is U.S. Virgin Islands?
U.S. Virgin Islands has 300/km² across 350 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in U.S. Virgin Islands is 80.8 years (2024).
What is the median age in U.S. Virgin Islands?
The median age in U.S. Virgin Islands is 44.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is U.S. Virgin Islands in?
U.S. Virgin Islands is in North America.