Net migration in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Net migration was 153 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in British Virgin Islands, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in British Virgin Islands stood at 153.
The figure is down 27.8% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in British Virgin Islands peaked at 2,913 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -3,433, in 2016.
That places British Virgin Islands 80th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -59 | — |
| 1961 | -145 | +145.8% |
| 1962 | -147 | +1.4% |
| 1963 | -142 | -3.4% |
| 1964 | -115 | -19.0% |
| 1965 | -71 | -38.3% |
| 1966 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1967 | 74 | — |
| 1968 | 208 | +181.1% |
| 1969 | 388 | +86.5% |
| 1970 | -101 | -126.0% |
| 1971 | -111 | +9.9% |
| 1972 | -117 | +5.4% |
| 1973 | -121 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | -127 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | -129 | +1.6% |
| 1976 | -135 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | -138 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | -144 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | -140 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 58 | -141.4% |
| 1981 | 285 | +391.4% |
| 1982 | 284 | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 290 | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 293 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 297 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 312 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 320 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 325 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 334 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 351 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 229 | -34.8% |
| 1992 | 178 | -22.3% |
| 1993 | 203 | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 243 | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 245 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 244 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 244 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 334 | +36.9% |
| 1999 | 308 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 313 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 444 | +41.9% |
| 2002 | 567 | +27.7% |
| 2003 | 587 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 589 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 654 | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 704 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 730 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 793 | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 756 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | -125 | -116.5% |
| 2011 | 1,915 | -1632.0% |
| 2012 | 1,088 | -43.2% |
| 2013 | 1,367 | +25.6% |
| 2014 | 835 | -38.9% |
| 2015 | 1,904 | +128.0% |
| 2016 | -3,433 | -280.3% |
| 2017 | 891 | -126.0% |
| 2018 | 2,913 | +226.9% |
| 2019 | 419 | -85.6% |
| 2020 | 888 | +111.9% |
| 2021 | 326 | -63.3% |
| 2022 | 550 | +68.7% |
| 2023 | 587 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 212 | -63.9% |
| 2025 | 153 | -27.8% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 153 is below the median for high income countries, which is 843, 18% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 153 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -213.5. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in British Virgin Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1632.0% | -125 | 1,915 |
| 1981 | +391.4% | 58 | 285 |
| 2016 | -280.3% | 1,904 | -3,433 |
| 2018 | +226.9% | 891 | 2,913 |
| 1968 | +181.1% | 74 | 208 |
| 1961 | -145.8% | -59 | -145 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.9 | -147 | 388 | 10 |
| 1970s | -126.3 | -144 | -101 | 10 |
| 1980s | 279.8 | 58 | 334 | 10 |
| 1990s | 257.9 | 178 | 351 | 10 |
| 2000s | 613.7 | 313 | 793 | 10 |
| 2010s | 777.4 | -3,433 | 2,913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 452.67 | 153 | 888 | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 77 Liechtenstein 194 compare
- 78 Turks and Caicos Islands 177 compare
- 79 Isle of Man 166 compare
- 81 San Marino 122 compare
- 82 Aruba 111 compare
- 83 Monaco 100 compare
More financial sector data for British Virgin Islands
- Net migration, annual growth rate -27.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Outward Direct investment, Assets (gross), All financial instruments 26.64 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Assets (gross), All financial instruments 1.91 billion (2024)
- International migrant stock 62.1% (2024)
- International migrant stock, total 24,520 (2024)
- Deaths age 10 to 19 - High-income country average rate matched 1 (2030)
- Under-five deaths - High-income country average rate matched 2 (2030)
- Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched 1 (2030)
- Green Bond Issuances, US dollar 2.64 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in British Virgin Islands?
- Net migration in British Virgin Islands was 153 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 2,913 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,433 in 2016.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for net migration?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 80th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.