British Virgin Islands

Territory in Americas

In brief

Population: 39.7K (2025). World rank 209 of 216; in Americas, 45 of 46. Area: 151 km². World rank 225 of 249; in Americas, 49 of 56. Life expectancy: 77.4 years (2024). World rank 80 of 216 (1 = best); in Americas, 19 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: population 34.5K → 39.7K.

State

Official name: Virgin Islands
Local name: British Virgin Islands
Capital: Road Town
Region: Americas
Form of government: Dependent territory
UN member: No

Key figures

Population: 39,732 2025
Area: 151 km²
GDP: No data
GDP per person: No data
Life expectancy: 77.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +1284
Emergency numbers: 999
Driving side: Left
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 110 V