United States Virgin Islands Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 193rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
102,662
The population of United States Virgin Islands is about 102,662 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 103 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
United States Virgin Islands is ranked 193rd of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.85% a year. It peaked around 2000 at 109 thousand and is projected to fall to 89 thousand by 2050. That is 3.2 times its 1960 population of 33 thousand. Population density is 296 people per square kilometre. 95% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
103 thousand
Yearly change
−0.85%
World rank
193rd
Share of world
0.00%
Density
296/km²
Land area
348 km²
Life expectancy
80.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.97
GDP per capita
$44,321
GDP
$4.7B
Population of United States Virgin Islands, 1960–2050
United States Virgin Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 32,500 | — | 93 |
| 1970 | 63,476 | +5.27% | 182 |
| 1980 | 99,636 | +3.59% | 286 |
| 1990 | 103,963 | +2.89% | 299 |
| 2000 | 108,642 | +0.04% | 312 |
| 2010 | 108,357 | −0.04% | 311 |
| 2020 | 106,290 | −0.36% | 305 |
| 2024 | 104,377 | −0.51% | 300 |
| 2026proj. | 102,909 | −0.85% | 296 |
| 2030proj. | 99,990 | −0.68% | 287 |
| 2040proj. | 93,913 | −0.61% | 270 |
| 2050proj. | 88,862 | −0.48% | 255 |
United States Virgin Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,728 times as many people as United States Virgin Islands. Bangladesh is 4.6 times more densely populated.
United States Virgin Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of United States Virgin Islands in 2026?
About 102,909 (103 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is United States Virgin Islands's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.85% a year (2026).
What is the population density of United States Virgin Islands?
About 296 people per km², with a land area of 348 km².
What will the population of United States Virgin Islands be in 2050?
About 89 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of United States Virgin Islands?
Charlotte Amalie.
What is the life expectancy in United States Virgin Islands?
80.8 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.