Population of U.S. Virgin Islands

As of May 2025, the population of U.S. Virgin Islands is 97.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 749 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.74%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 41.1 years in 2015 to 43.4 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.5 years and population density is 278.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of U.S. Virgin Islands peaked in 1965, reaching around 7.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.77% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 3.82 thousand in 1971 to nearly -749 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In U.S. Virgin Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.3 years in 2005 to 76.5 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.