British Virgin Islands
- Capital:
- Road Town
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Tortola, Road Town, Virgin Gorda
- Abbreviation:
- VGB
39,936
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
39,936
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
British Virgin Islandss' population is projected to be 28,540 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39,936 | 1.1% | 218 |
| 2025 | 39,732 | 1.36% | 218 |
| 2020 | 37,135 | 2.03% | 219 |
| 2019 | 36,395 | 5.01% | 219 |
| 2018 | 34,657 | 5.99% | 221 |
| 2017 | 32,699 | -3.48% | 222 |
| 2015 | 34,498 | 4.51% | 220 |
| 2010 | 27,675 | 3.18% | 222 |
| 2005 | 23,665 | 3.17% | 222 |
| 2000 | 20,241 | 2.56% | 221 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39,936 | 1.1% | 218 |
| 2032 | 40,809 | 0.35% | 218 |
| 2037 | 41,174 | 0.18% | 217 |
| 2042 | 41,173 | 0% | 217 |
| 2047 | 40,761 | -0.2% | 217 |
| 2052 | 40,030 | -0.36% | 217 |
| 2057 | 39,054 | -0.49% | 217 |
| 2062 | 37,772 | -0.66% | 218 |
| 2067 | 36,297 | -0.79% | 218 |
| 2072 | 34,776 | -0.85% | 218 |
As of 2026, British Virgin Islands has a total population of 39,936, ranking as the 218th most populous nation in the world.
British Virgin Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of North America's population.
British Virgin Islands has a population density of 266.2 people per km² (approximately 689.6 per mi²), making it the 54th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026