British Virgin Islands Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
British Virgin Islands's death rate was 6.3 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's death rate stood at 6.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 155th globally.
The British Virgin Islands' death rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past 65 years, with significant fluctuations. At its peak in 1960, the death rate reached 10.61, a stark contrast to the current rate of 6.33, which ranks the country 155th globally in 2025. The lowest recorded death rate was in 2002, at 4.43, indicating a notable decline in mortality rates. When compared to its peer countries, the British Virgin Islands' death rate is comparable to that of Namibia, which shares a similar ranking. The steady decline in death rate can be attributed to improvements in healthcare and living standards. However, the trajectory of this trend may shift with changes in population demographics, healthcare access, and the prevalence of chronic diseases. A significant increase in life expectancy or advancements in healthcare infrastructure would likely contribute to a further decline in the death rate, potentially pushing the British Virgin Islands towards a lower global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.3 | +0.4 | #155 |
| 2023 | 6.0 | +0.1 | #54 |
| 2022 | 5.9 | −1.1 | #50 |
| 2021 | 7.0 | +1.2 | #74 |
| 2020 | 5.8 | +0.1 | #27 |
| 2019 | 5.7 | +0.4 | #48 |
| 2018 | 5.3 | −0.3 | #35 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | −0.1 | #47 |
| 2016 | 5.8 | +0.5 | #49 |
| 2015 | 5.3 | −0.0 | #32 |
| 2014 | 5.3 | +0.1 | #38 |
| 2013 | 5.2 | +0.1 | #34 |
| 2012 | 5.1 | +0.2 | #31 |
| 2011 | 4.9 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2010 | 5.0 | +0.2 | #30 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's death rate was 6.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 6.3 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's death rate was 6.3 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's death rate peaked at 10.6 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in British Virgin Islands was 4.4 in 2002.
British Virgin Islands ranks 155th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's death rate is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 6.3. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_death-rate,
title = {British Virgin Islands Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}