British Virgin Islands Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy was 77.2 in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy stood at 77.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.2 by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 76th globally.
The British Virgin Islands has experienced a significant improvement in life expectancy over the past six and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 77.16 years. This represents a notable increase from the all-time low of 62.71 years in 1960. Notably, the BVI's life expectancy has surpassed that of several peer countries, including Lebanon, which ranks equally with a life expectancy of 77.16 years. The rapid improvement is a testament to advancements in healthcare and living standards. Since reaching an all-time peak of 77.28 years in 2023, the BVI's life expectancy has remained relatively stable. The country's life expectancy is now among the highest globally, ranking 76th out of 219 countries. However, continued challenges in healthcare infrastructure and rising global health concerns, such as climate-related diseases, may impact the BVI's trajectory, potentially altering the trajectory of life expectancy in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.2 | −0.1 | #76 |
| 2023 | 77.3 | +0.1 | #82 |
| 2022 | 77.2 | +1.9 | #71 |
| 2021 | 75.3 | −1.6 | #74 |
| 2020 | 76.9 | +0.0 | #70 |
| 2019 | 76.8 | +0.1 | #79 |
| 2018 | 76.7 | +1.1 | #78 |
| 2017 | 75.7 | −1.0 | #88 |
| 2016 | 76.6 | +0.1 | #74 |
| 2015 | 76.6 | +0.0 | #75 |
| 2014 | 76.5 | +0.1 | #72 |
| 2013 | 76.5 | +0.0 | #71 |
| 2012 | 76.4 | +0.1 | #68 |
| 2011 | 76.4 | +0.1 | #67 |
| 2010 | 76.3 | +0.1 | #65 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy was 77.2 in 2025, a decline of −0.1 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 77.2 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy was 77.2 in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy peaked at 77.3 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in British Virgin Islands was 62.7 in 1960.
British Virgin Islands ranks 76th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's life expectancy is projected to reach 77.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 77.2. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_life-expectancy,
title = {British Virgin Islands Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}