MigrantoImmigrants in the British Virgin Islands
20.9K foreigners live in the British Virgin Islands — 53% of the country's population
Immigrants in the British Virgin Islands by country
The 3 largest groups make up 39% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 2904 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2824 |
| Jamaica | 2436 |
| USA | 2206 |
| Dominican Republic | 2189 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1741 |
| Dominica | 1576 |
| United Kingdom | 1023 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 970 |
| Puerto Rico | 673 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 663 |
| Saint Lucia | 660 |
| Canada | 301 |
| Montserrat | 269 |
| Barbados | 235 |
| Germany | 73 |
| India | 50 |
| Bahamas | 32 |
| Lebanon | 30 |
| France | 30 |
| Australia | 30 |
By region of origin
82% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in the British Virgin Islands in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
56% of the population growth of the British Virgin Islands since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 2 residents of the British Virgin Islands was born abroad
20.9K of 39.5K residents were born abroad — 53.0% of the population.
Immigrant population in the British Virgin Islands over time
Foreigners living in the British Virgin Islands, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7516 |
| 1995 | 8840 |
| 2000 | 10155 |
| 2005 | 11635 |
| 2010 | 14580 |
| 2015 | 16672 |
| 2020 | 18906 |
| 2024 | 20915 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the British Virgin Islands, by year
| Year | Guyanese | Vincentians | Jamaicans | Americans | Dominicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 841 | 1046 | 272 | 674 | 748 |
| 1995 | 989 | 1230 | 320 | 792 | 879 |
| 2000 | 1136 | 1414 | 368 | 910 | 1010 |
| 2005 | 1301 | 1619 | 422 | 1042 | 1157 |
| 2010 | 2023 | 1968 | 1697 | 1537 | 1526 |
| 2015 | 2314 | 2251 | 1941 | 1758 | 1745 |
| 2020 | 2625 | 2553 | 2202 | 1994 | 1979 |
| 2024 | 2904 | 2824 | 2436 | 2206 | 2189 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the British Virgin Islands
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the British Virgin Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the British Virgin Islands?
Around 20.9K immigrants live in the British Virgin Islands — the world's #186 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the British Virgin Islands are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 53% of the population of the British Virgin Islands — that's 20.9K out of a total population of 39.5K.
Where do most immigrants in the British Virgin Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the British Virgin Islands come from Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Jamaica — these three countries account for about 39% of all immigrants.
How many Guyanese live in the British Virgin Islands?
Around 2.9K Guyanese live in the British Virgin Islands — about 14% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the British Virgin Islands growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the British Virgin Islands has grown from 16.7K to 20.9K, about 25%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the British Virgin Islands come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the British Virgin Islands. Their children born in the British Virgin Islands are not included.
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