British Virgin Islands Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 210th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
39,990
The population of British Virgin Islands is about 39,990 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 40 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
British Virgin Islands is ranked 210th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.51% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2039 at about 41 thousand, then declining. That is 5.0 times its 1960 population of 7,950. Population density is 264 people per square kilometre. 57% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
40 thousand
Yearly change
+0.51%
World rank
210th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
264/km²
Land area
151 km²
Life expectancy
77.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.05
GDP per capita
—
GDP
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Population of British Virgin Islands, 1960–2050
British Virgin Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,950 | — | 53 |
| 1970 | 9,933 | +4.20% | 66 |
| 1980 | 11,130 | +1.50% | 74 |
| 1990 | 15,704 | +3.45% | 104 |
| 2000 | 20,241 | +2.59% | 134 |
| 2010 | 27,675 | +1.68% | 183 |
| 2020 | 37,135 | +2.03% | 246 |
| 2024 | 39,471 | +1.25% | 261 |
| 2026proj. | 39,936 | +0.51% | 264 |
| 2030proj. | 40,592 | +0.35% | 269 |
| 2040proj. | 41,200 | −0.02% | 273 |
| 2050proj. | 40,340 | −0.44% | 267 |
British Virgin Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4,453 times as many people as British Virgin Islands. Bangladesh is 5.2 times more densely populated.
British Virgin Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of British Virgin Islands in 2026?
About 39,936 (40 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is British Virgin Islands's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.51% a year (2026).
What is the population density of British Virgin Islands?
About 264 people per km², with a land area of 151 km².
What will the population of British Virgin Islands be in 2050?
About 40 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of British Virgin Islands?
Road Town.
What is the life expectancy in British Virgin Islands?
77.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.