British Virgin Islands Population 2024
The British Virgin Islands, officially the Virgin Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Its territory consists of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, along with more than 50 other smaller islands and cays.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, 2019 by the United Nations, the population of the British Virgin Islands in 2024 is 31,763 (32 thousand)
Population of British Virgin Islands in 2024 – 32 thousand
British Virgin Islands | 2024 Estimates |
Total Population | 31,763 |
Caribbean Rank | 24 |
Sovereignty | British Territory |
Land Area | 150 sq.km (58 sq. mi) |
Area Rank | – |
Pop. Density | 202 people/sq. km |
Capital City | Road Town |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Religion in British Virgin Islands
In the British Virgin Islands, Christianity prevails as the dominant religion, with over 90% of the population affiliating themselves with various Christian denominations, according to the 2010 Census. Among these, Methodism holds the largest share at 17.6%, followed by Anglicanism at 9.5%, the Church of God at 10.4%, Seventh-Day Adventists at 9.0%, and Roman Catholics at 8.9%. The Christian faith plays a significant role in shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of the islands.
Additionally, the British Virgin Islands showcase religious diversity with the presence of non-Christian faiths. Hinduism and Islam emerged as the largest non-Christian faiths in 2010, representing 1.9% and 0.9%, respectively, of the population.
Religious Composition in British Virgin Islands (2010 Census):
Christian Denomination | Percentage |
---|---|
Methodist | 17.6% |
Anglican | 9.5% |
Church of God | 10.4% |
Seventh-Day Adventists | 9.0% |
Roman Catholic | 8.9% |
Other Christian Denominations | 34.6% |
Hinduism | 1.9% |
Islam | 0.9% |
Other Non-Christian Faiths | 0.6% |