Population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Population ages 65 and above, total was 4,016 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4,016
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
213th
of 218 countries
All-time high
4,016
in 2025
All-time low
395
in 1965
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 4,016 for population ages 65 and above, total in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands peaked at 4,016 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 395, in 1965.
British Virgin Islands ranks 213th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 414 | — |
| 1961 | 408 | -1.4% |
| 1962 | 401 | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 401 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 399 | -0.5% |
| 1965 | 395 | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 399 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 405 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 413 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 424 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 436 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 452 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 463 | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 476 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 496 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 520 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 548 | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 578 | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 609 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 636 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 660 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 676 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 686 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 698 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 708 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 717 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 729 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 751 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 779 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 803 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 823 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 840 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 848 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 858 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 876 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 886 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 889 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 894 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 901 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 912 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 927 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 945 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 978 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 1,031 | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 1,092 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1,160 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1,234 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 1,318 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 1,412 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 1,526 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 1,630 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 1,764 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 1,923 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 2,072 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 2,217 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 2,370 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 2,432 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 2,491 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,716 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 2,930 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 3,092 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 3,242 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 3,394 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 3,588 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 3,798 | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 4,016 | +5.7% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 4,016 is below the median for high income countries, which is 297,914, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 4,016 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 321,326, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 405.9 | 395 | 424 | 10 |
| 1970s | 521.4 | 436 | 636 | 10 |
| 1980s | 720.7 | 660 | 803 | 10 |
| 1990s | 872.7 | 823 | 912 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,162 | 927 | 1,526 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,254 | 1,630 | 2,930 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,522 | 3,092 | 4,016 | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 210 Turks and Caicos Islands 5,472 compare
- 211 Saint Martin (French part) 4,902 compare
- 212 Northern Mariana Islands 4,698 compare
- 214 American Samoa 3,930 compare
- 215 Palau 2,090 compare
- 216 Marshall Islands 1,769 compare
More health data for British Virgin Islands
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,597 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 220 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 285 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 273 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 245 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 239 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 201 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands?
- Population ages 65 and above, total in British Virgin Islands was 4,016 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 4,016 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 395 in 1965.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for population ages 65 and above, total?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 213th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.5%. 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 Population ages 65 and above, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.