Communications: Broadband - fixed subscriptions: subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
18 (2022 est.)
Communications: Broadband - fixed subscriptions: total
7,000 (2022 est.)
Communications: Broadcast media
1 private TV station; multi-channel TV is available from cable and satellite subscription services; about a half-dozen private radio stations
Communications: Internet country code
.vg
Communications: Internet users: percent of population
77.70% (2017 est.)
Communications: Telephones - fixed lines: subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
17 (2022 est.)
Communications: Telephones - fixed lines: total subscriptions
23,000 (2021 est.)
Communications: Telephones - mobile cellular: subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
93 (2024 est.)
Communications: Telephones - mobile cellular: total subscriptions
35,595 (2022 est.)
Economy: Agricultural products
fruits, vegetables; livestock, poultry; fish
Economy: Budget: expenditures
$400 million (2017 est.)
Economy: Budget: revenues
$400 million (2017 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates
the US dollar is used
Economy: Exports - commodities
ships, refined petroleum, aircraft, molasses, precious stones (2023)
Economy: GDP (official exchange rate)
$1.598 billion (2024 est.)
Economy: Imports - commodities
ships, refined petroleum, aircraft, railway cargo containers, jewelry (2023)
Economy: Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020
1.4% (2020 est.)
Economy: Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021
2.8% (2021 est.)
Economy: Inflation rate (consumer prices): Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022
8.5% (2022 est.)
Economy: Real GDP (purchasing power parity): Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022
$1.537 billion (2022 est.)
Economy: Real GDP (purchasing power parity): Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023
$1.579 billion (2023 est.)
Economy: Real GDP (purchasing power parity): Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024
$1.634 billion (2024 est.)
Economy: Real GDP per capita: Real GDP per capita 2022
$38,400 (2022 est.)
Economy: Real GDP per capita: Real GDP per capita 2023
$38,600 (2023 est.)
Energy: Coal: imports
20 metric tons (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity access: electrification - total population
100% (2022 est.)
Energy: Electricity generation sources: fossil fuels
97.7% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity generation sources: solar
1.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity generation sources: wind
1.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity: consumption
163.82 million kWh (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity: installed generating capacity
63,000 kW (2023 est.)
Energy: Electricity: transmission/distribution losses
10.18 million kWh (2023 est.)
Energy: Energy consumption per capita: Total energy consumption per capita 2023
66.998 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Energy: Petroleum: refined petroleum consumption
1,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Environment: Carbon dioxide emissions: from petroleum and other liquids
188,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Environment: Carbon dioxide emissions: total emissions
188,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Environment: Climate
subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds
Environment: Environmental issues
limited natural freshwater resources; water pollution from sewage and mining/industry waste; coral reef preservation
Environment: Land use: agricultural land
46.7% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 6.7% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 6.7% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 33.3% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: forest
66.5% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: other
0% (2023 est.)
Environment: Urbanization: rate of urbanization
1.73% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Environment: Urbanization: urban population
56.51% (2024 est.)
Environment: Waste and recycling: municipal solid waste generated annually
21,100 tons (2024 est.)
Geography: Area - comparative
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Geography: Area: land
151 sq km
Geography: Area: water
0 sq km
Geography: Coastline
80 km
Geography: Elevation: highest point
Mount Sage 521 m
Geography: Elevation: lowest point
Caribbean Sea 0 m
Geography: Geographic coordinates
18 30 N, 64 30 W
Geography: Geography - note
strong ties to nearby US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Geography: Irrigated land
NA
Geography: Land boundaries: total
0 km
Geography: Land use: agricultural land
46.7% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 6.7% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 6.7% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 33.3% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: forest
66.5% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: other
0% (2023 est.)
Geography: Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Geography: Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone
200 nm
Geography: Maritime claims: territorial sea
12 nm
Geography: Natural hazards
hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October)
Geography: Population distribution
a fairly even distribution throughout the inhabited islands, with the largest islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke having the largest populations
Geography: Terrain
coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly
Government: Capital: etymology
name refers to the nautical term "roadstead" or "roads," a body of water less sheltered than a harbor but where ships can still lie at anchor
Government: Capital: geographic coordinates
18 25 N, 64 37 W
Government: Capital: time difference
UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Government: Citizenship
see United Kingdom
Government: Constitution: amendment process
initiated by any elected member of the House of Assembly; passage requires simple majority vote by the elected members of the Assembly and assent by the governor on behalf of the monarch
Government: Constitution: history
several previous; latest effective 15 June 2007 (The Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007)
Government: Country name: abbreviation
BVI
Government: Country name: conventional short form
British Virgin Islands
Government: Country name: etymology
the islets, cays, and rocks surrounding the major islands reminded explorer Christopher COLUMBUS in 1493 of Saint Ursula and her 11,000 virgin followers (Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Virgenes), which over time was shortened to the Virgins (las Virgenes)
Government: Dependency status
overseas territory of the UK; internal self-governing
Government: Diplomatic representation from the US: embassy
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Government: Diplomatic representation in the US
none (overseas territory of the UK)
Government: Executive branch: cabinet
Executive Council appointed by the governor from members of the House of Assembly
Government: Executive branch: chief of state
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Daniel PRUCE (since 29 January 2024)
Government: Executive branch: election/appointment process
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as premier
Government: Executive branch: head of government
Premier Dr. Natalio WHEATLEY (since 5 May 2022)
Government: Flag
description: blue with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered on the right half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman between two columns of six oil lamps, above a scroll with the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful) meaning: Christopher COLUMBUS named the islands in 1493 in honor of Saint Ursula and her virgin followers, and the figure holding a lamp represents the saint, with the other lamps symbolizing her followers
Government: International organization participation
ACS (associate), Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), IOC, OECS, UNESCO (associate), UPU
Government: Judicial branch: highest court(s)
the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC is headquartered on St. Lucia and consists of the Court of Appeal -- headed by the chief justice and 4 judges -- and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal travels to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts
Government: Judicial branch: judge selection and term of office
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the British monarch; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62
Government: Judicial branch: subordinate courts
Magistrates' Courts
Government: Legal system
English common law
Government: Legislative branch: expected date of next election
2027
Government: Legislative branch: legislative structure
unicameral
Government: Legislative branch: legislature name
House of Assembly
Government: Legislative branch: most recent election date
4/24/2023
Government: Legislative branch: number of seats
15 (directly elected and appointed)
Government: Legislative branch: parties elected and seats per party
VIP (6); NDP (3); PVIM (3); PU (1)
Government: Legislative branch: scope of elections
full renewal
Government: Legislative branch: term in office
4 years
Government: National anthem(s): history
official anthem, as a UK overseas territory
Government: National anthem(s): lyrics/music
unknown
Government: National color(s)
yellow, green, red, white, blue
Government: National holiday
Territory Day, 1 July (1956)
Government: National symbol(s)
zenaida dove, white cedar flower
Government: Political parties
National Democratic Party or NDP Progressive Virgin Islands Movement or PVIM Progressives United or PU Virgin Islands Party or VIP
Government: Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Introduction: Background
First inhabited by Arawak and later by Carib Indians, the Virgin Islands were settled by the Dutch in 1648 and then annexed by the English in 1672. The islands were part of the British colony of the Leeward Islands (1872-1960); they were granted autonomy in 1967. The economy is closely tied to the larger and more populous US Virgin Islands to the west, and the US dollar is the legal currency. In 2017, Hurricane Irma devastated the island of Tortola. An estimated 80% of residential and business structures were destroyed or damaged, communications disrupted, and local roads rendered impassable.
Military and Security: Military - note
defense is the responsibility of the UK
People and Society: Age structure: 0-14 years
16.6% (male 3,298/female 3,351)
People and Society: Age structure: 15-64 years
71.3% (male 13,455/female 15,152)
People and Society: Age structure: 65 years and over
12.1% (2024 est.) (male 2,289/female 2,557)
People and Society: Birth rate
10.8 births/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Death rate
5.58 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: elderly dependency ratio
16.9 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: potential support ratio
5.9 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: total dependency ratio
40.2 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: youth dependency ratio
23.2 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Drinking water source: improved: total
total: 99.9% of population (2022 est.)
People and Society: Drinking water source: unimproved: total
total: 0.1% of population (2022 est.)
People and Society: Education expenditure: Education expenditure (% GDP)
3.2% of GDP (2023 est.)
People and Society: Education expenditure: Education expenditure (% national budget)
13.6% national budget (2025 est.)
People and Society: Education expenditures
3.17% (2023 est.)
People and Society: Ethnic groups
African/Black 76.3%, Latino 5.5%, White 5.4%, mixed 5.3%, Indian 2.1%, East Indian 1.6%, other 3%, unspecified 0.8% (2010 est.)
People and Society: Gross reproduction rate
0.68 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: female
10.7 deaths/1,000 live births
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: male
16 deaths/1,000 live births
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: total
11.4 deaths/1,000 live births (2024 est.)
People and Society: Life expectancy at birth: female
80.2 years (2024 est.)
People and Society: Life expectancy at birth: male
74.7 years (2024 est.)
People and Society: Major urban areas - population
15,000 ROAD TOWN (capital) (2018)
People and Society: Median age: female
38.9 years
People and Society: Median age: male
38.1 years
People and Society: Nationality: adjective
British Virgin Islander
People and Society: Net migration rate
12.54 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Population
39,471 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Population distribution
a fairly even distribution throughout the inhabited islands, with the largest islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke having the largest populations
People and Society: Population growth rate
1.78% (2025 est.)
People and Society: Population: female
21,060
People and Society: Population: male
19,042
People and Society: School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): female
11 years (2022 est.)
People and Society: School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): male
11 years (2022 est.)
People and Society: School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): total
11 years (2022 est.)
People and Society: Sex ratio: 0-14 years
0.98 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: 15-64 years
0.89 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: 65 years and over
0.9 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: at birth
1.05 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: total population
0.9 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
People and Society: Total fertility rate
1.05 children born/woman (2024 est.)
People and Society: Urbanization: rate of urbanization
1.73% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
People and Society: Urbanization: urban population
56.51% (2024 est.)
Transnational Issues: Refugees and internally displaced persons: refugees
41 (2024 est.)
Transportation: Airports
3 (2025)
Transportation: Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
VP-L
Transportation: Heliports
2 (2025)
Transportation: Merchant marine: by type
general cargo 3, other 26
Transportation: Merchant marine: total
29 (2023)
Transportation: Ports: key ports
Road Harbor
Transportation: Ports: large
0
Transportation: Ports: medium
1
Transportation: Ports: ports with oil terminals
1
Transportation: Ports: small
0
Transportation: Ports: total ports
1 (2024)
Transportation: Ports: very small
0
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