British Virgin Islands: key statistics
Latin America & Caribbean · High income · capital Road Town
British Virgin Islands has a GDP of — and a GDP per capita of —, with a population of about 39,471 (World Bank, latest available year). Life expectancy is 77.4 years. Among countries with data, British Virgin Islands ranks #209 of 217 by population. Full indicator table, peer countries and head-to-head comparisons are below.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
British Virgin Islands at a glance
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | — | — |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | — | — |
| Population, total | 39,471 | 2024 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 1.2% | 2024 |
| GDP growth (annual %) | — | — |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | — | — |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | — | — |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 77.4 | 2024 |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 77.7% | 2017 |
| Urban population (% of total) | 56.5% | 2024 |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | 2.33 | 2024 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Each value is the most-recent year the World Bank reports for British Virgin Islands (the year column), so figures are not all from the same year. A dash (—) means no value is reported.
How British Virgin Islands ranks
- Population: #209 of 217 (39,471)
- Life expectancy: #81 of 217 (77.4 years)
British Virgin Islands vs its peers
The 6 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with the closest GDP per capita to British Virgin Islands:
| Country | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands (this country) | — | 39,471 | 77.4 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $23,542 | 93,772 | 77.8 |
| Argentina | $13,970 | 45.7 million | 77.5 |
| Aruba | $39,499 | 107,995 | 76.5 |
| Bahamas, The | $39,455 | 401,283 | 74.7 |
| Barbados | $26,545 | 282,467 | 76.3 |
| Belize | $7,681 | 417,072 | 73.7 |
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Compare British Virgin Islands head to head
Frequently asked questions
What is the GDP of British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands's GDP is — in current US dollars (World Bank). GDP per capita is —.
What is the population of British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands has a population of about 39,471 (2024), per World Bank data. It is the #209 most populous of 217 countries.
What region and income group is British Virgin Islands in?
The World Bank places British Virgin Islands in the Latin America & Caribbean region and classifies it as a high income economy. Its capital is Road Town.
How long do people live in British Virgin Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in British Virgin Islands is 77.4 years (2024, World Bank). That ranks #81 of 217.
Sources & notes
Data: World Bank Open Data, Indicators API (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's most-recent non-empty year for British Virgin Islands, so the reference year varies by indicator (shown in the table). Figures are nominal (current US$) unless noted; see our methodology. Browse all 217 countries.
Last updated: 2026-06-20