U.S. Virgin Islands has a population of 103,792 (2025), and 95.4% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $4.7 billion of goods and services in 2022 (GDP in current US dollars), shrinking 1.3% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $44,321 (2022). Unemployment was an estimated 11.4% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for U.S. Virgin Islands
Population
103,792
GDP
$4.7 billion
GDP growth
-1.3%
GDP per person
$44,321
Unemployment
11.4%
Compare U.S. Virgin Islands with other countries
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $4.7 billion2022 | $102.9 trillion | – | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | -1.3%2022 | 3.4% | – | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $44,3212022 | $12,876 | – | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $49,793 (PPP)2022 | $21,985 (PPP) | 51st of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
Money and finance
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 1.00 USD per US$2024 | – | 168th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 97.4%2022 | 30.7% | – | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 108.3%2022 | 30.0% | – | Compare Imports |
People and customers
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 103,7922025 | 8.2 billion | 192nd of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | -0.56%2025 | 0.91% | 202nd of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 95.4%2025 | 57.8% | 18th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 299.82023 | 62.1 | 42nd of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 16.5%2025 | 24.4% | 161st of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 60.4%2025 | 65.2% | 163rd of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 23.1%2025 | 10.4% | 13th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 80.8 years2024 | 73.5 years | 49th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 91.52022 | 108.0 | 158th of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 10.12022 | 17.7 | 118th of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 5,6142024 | 16,381 | 72nd of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 127th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 11.4%2025 | 4.8% | 29th of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 47,0052025 | 3.7 billion | 182nd of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 48.1%2025 | 58.1% | 151st of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 52.8%2025 | 48.9% | 98th of 184 | Compare Women in work |
Business and government
| Indicator | U.S. Virgin Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 1,2672024 | – | 133rd of 155 | Compare New businesses registered |
Other countries in Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- Sint Maarten
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin (French part)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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