Virgin Islands (US) Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration was -357 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration stood at -357 in 2025, a rise of +63 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -454 by 2026. Virgin Islands (US) ranked 117th globally.
The United States Virgin Islands have experienced significant fluctuations in net migration over the years, with a notable all-time peak in 1963 reaching 1,967.00 persons. Conversely, the lowest point was in 2019, when the territory experienced a net loss of 2,743.00 individuals, representing a stark contrast to the earlier trend. Notably, the current net migration rate of -357.00 (2025) is among the lowest globally, ranking 117th. This downward trend is also observed in peer countries such as Kiribati, which recorded a net loss of -462.00 individuals in the same year. The decline in net migration in the USVI can be attributed to various factors, including demographic changes, economic conditions, and policy decisions. A potential shift in the trajectory of net migration in the USVI would be a significant increase in economic opportunities, which could attract more individuals to the territory, potentially reversing the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -507 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -481 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -454 | - | - |
| 2025 | -357 | +63 | #117 |
| 2024 | -420 | +24 | #114 |
| 2023 | -444 | +0 | #105 |
| 2022 | -444 | −230 | #98 |
| 2021 | -214 | −214 | #114 |
| 2020 | 0 | +2,743 | #122 |
| 2019 | -2,743 | +0 | #88 |
| 2018 | -2,743 | −52 | #86 |
| 2017 | -2,691 | −100 | #86 |
| 2016 | -2,591 | −159 | #86 |
| 2015 | -2,432 | −1,129 | #96 |
| 2014 | -1,303 | +29 | #104 |
| 2013 | -1,332 | +14 | #102 |
| 2012 | -1,346 | +12 | #102 |
| 2011 | -1,358 | −107 | #102 |
Analysis
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration was -357 in 2025, a rise of +63 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -454 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration was -357 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration peaked at 1,967 in 1963.
The lowest net migration in Virgin Islands (US) was -2,743 in 2018.
Virgin Islands (US) ranks 117th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Virgin Islands (US)'s net migration is projected to reach -454 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Virgin Islands (US) in 2025 was -357. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_virgin-islands-us_net-migration,
title = {Virgin Islands (US) Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/virgin-islands-us/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}