British Virgin Islands Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
British Virgin Islands's net migration was 153 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 27.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's net migration stood at 153 in 2025, a decline of +59 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 160 by 2026. British Virgin Islands ranked 138th globally.
Net migration in the British Virgin Islands has risen sharply from a negative balance of –59.00 in 1960 to a positive 153.00 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 138 globally. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2018 when net inflows peaked at 2,913.00, reflecting a boom in offshore financial services and tourism‑related employment. Conversely, a sharp outflow in 2016 produced the all‑time trough of –3,433.00, driven by the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and temporary disruptions to the local economy. Over the 66‑year series, the territory’s migration pattern is more volatile than that of peers such as San Marino (122.00) and the Isle of Man (166.00), which have experienced steadier inflows. The recent positive balance suggests a recovery from the 2016 shock, but future trajectories will hinge on the resilience of the service sector, climate‑risk mitigation, and the capacity to attract skilled expatriates.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 92 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 160 | - | - |
| 2025 | 153 | −59 | #138 |
| 2024 | 212 | −375 | #137 |
| 2023 | 587 | +37 | #132 |
| 2022 | 550 | +224 | #124 |
| 2021 | 326 | −562 | #132 |
| 2020 | 888 | +469 | #139 |
| 2019 | 419 | −2,494 | #129 |
| 2018 | 2,913 | +2,022 | #136 |
| 2017 | 891 | +4,324 | #127 |
| 2016 | -3,433 | −5,337 | #77 |
| 2015 | 1,904 | +1,069 | #151 |
| 2014 | 835 | −532 | #138 |
| 2013 | 1,367 | +279 | #140 |
| 2012 | 1,088 | −827 | #141 |
| 2011 | 1,915 | +2,040 | #148 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's net migration was 153 in 2025, a decline of −59 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 160 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's net migration was 153 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 27.8% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's net migration peaked at 2,913 in 2018.
The lowest net migration in British Virgin Islands was -3,433 in 2016.
British Virgin Islands ranks 138th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's net migration is projected to reach 160 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 153. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_net-migration,
title = {British Virgin Islands Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}