British Virgin Islands Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
British Virgin Islands's population growth was 1.14% in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's population growth stood at 1.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.14% by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 103rd globally.
The British Virgin Islands' population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak of 5.82% recorded in 2018 and a trough of -3.54% in 2017, a rare occurrence in global demographic trends. The country's population growth rate has generally been in line with that of peer countries such as South Africa, which also recorded a growth rate of 1.14% in 2025. In contrast, the growth rate in some neighboring Caribbean islands has been higher, while other countries such as Cambodia have experienced slightly higher growth rates in recent years. The latest growth rate of 1.14% in 2025 is a notable decrease from the peak in 2018, reflecting a trend of stabilization in the region. A significant shift in the economy, such as a major tourism boom or infrastructure development, would be required to alter the trajectory of population growth in the British Virgin Islands.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.81% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.14% | −0.10pp | #103 |
| 2024 | 1.24% | −0.48pp | #129 |
| 2023 | 1.72% | +0.38pp | #149 |
| 2022 | 1.34% | −0.46pp | #130 |
| 2021 | 1.80% | −0.21pp | #159 |
| 2020 | 2.01% | −2.88pp | #166 |
| 2019 | 4.89% | −0.92pp | #216 |
| 2018 | 5.82% | +9.36pp | #216 |
| 2017 | -3.54% | −1.73pp | #2 |
| 2016 | -1.81% | −6.37pp | #4 |
| 2015 | 4.55% | +0.66pp | #212 |
| 2014 | 3.89% | −0.48pp | #206 |
| 2013 | 4.38% | −1.16pp | #208 |
| 2012 | 5.54% | +1.87pp | #213 |
| 2011 | 3.67% | +2.01pp | #206 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's population growth was 1.14% in 2025, a decline of −0.10pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.14% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's population growth was 1.14% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's population growth peaked at 5.82% in 2018.
The lowest population growth in British Virgin Islands was -3.54% in 2017.
British Virgin Islands ranks 103rd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's population growth is projected to reach 1.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 1.14%. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_population-growth,
title = {British Virgin Islands Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}