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Rank #209 by World Population

🇻🇮Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Virgin Islands (U.S.) has a population of 104,917, ranking #209 in the world. The capital is Charlotte Amalie. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: High income

104,917

Population

#209

World Rank

80.5

Life Expectancy

-

GDP Per Capita

Virgin Islands (U.S.), #209 by world population

Virgin Islands (U.S.) Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Virgin Islands (U.S.) had a population of 32,500 in 1960 and 104,377 in 2024, a 3.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 108,642 in 2000. Average annual growth rate: 1.90%.

2000 · 109K19602024
Virgin Islands (U.S.) population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

104,377

Population (2024)

32,500

Population (1960)

108,642

Peak (2000)

1.90%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196032,500
196134,300
196235,000
196339,800
196440,800
196543,500
196646,200
196749,100
196855,700
196960,300
197063,476
197170,937
197276,319
197384,121
197489,941
197594,484
197696,166
197793,203
197895,929
197996,183
198099,636
198199,853
1982100,068
1983100,348
1984100,600
1985100,760
1986100,842
1987100,901
1988100,952
1989101,041
1990103,963
1991104,807
1992105,712
1993106,578
1994107,318
1995107,818
1996108,095
1997108,357
1998108,537
1999108,599
2000108,642
2001108,549
2002108,509
2003108,505
2004108,466
2005108,453
2006108,369
2007108,337
2008108,397
2009108,404
2010108,357
2011108,290
2012108,188
2013108,041
2014107,882
2015107,712
2016107,516
2017107,281
2018107,001
2019106,669
2020106,290
2021105,870
2022105,413
2023104,917
2024104,377

Demographics

Population104,917
Population Growth Rate-0.47%
Urban Population95.3%
Fertility Rate1.98 births/woman
Life Expectancy80.5 years
Infant Mortality Rate-
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

-

GDP Per Capita

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

8,612,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

92

Mobile Subs per 100

299.8

People per km2

-444

Net Migration

Environment

58.2%

Forest Area

Virgin Islands (U.S.) Climate

Virgin Islands (U.S.) has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 1099 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.2°C

Avg Temp

1099

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

15°25°35°140mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Virgin Islands (U.S.) — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 76°60 mm
February25° / 76°43 mm
March25° / 77°57 mm
April26° / 78°73 mm
May26° / 80°115 mm
June27° / 81°71 mm
July28° / 82°79 mm
August28° / 82°111 mm
September28° / 82°132 mm
October27° / 81°140 mm
November26° / 79°132 mm
December25° / 77°86 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Virgin Islands (U.S.)

The most comfortable months to visit Virgin Islands (U.S.) are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

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Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean

Antigua and BarbudaArgentinaArubaBahamas, TheBarbados

Virgin Islands (U.S.) in global context

Virgin Islands (U.S.) is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Virgin Islands (U.S.) has a population of 104,917, ranking #209 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.47%.

Life expectancy in Virgin Islands (U.S.) is 80.5 years.

GDP data for Virgin Islands (U.S.) is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.

95.3% of Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 299.8 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Virgin Islands (U.S.) is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit Virgin Islands (U.S.) are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Virgin Islands (U.S.) has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 1099 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 104,917 residents, Virgin Islands (U.S.) is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . The population is in decline, around -0.5% annually.

Life expectancy is high at 80.5 years, with a fertility rate of 2.0 births per woman, and 95.3% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.