Demographics of the British Virgin Islands
Encyclopedia
This article is about the demographic
features of the population
of the British Virgin Islands
, including population density
, ethnicity
, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and various other aspects.
21.9% (male 2,401; female 2,358)
15–64 years:
73.1% (male 8,181; female 7,709)
65 years and over:
5% (male 578; female 503) (2003 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.7% annual rate of change (2005-10 est.)
1.05 male(s)/female
under 15 years:
1.03 male(s)/female
15–64 years:
1.05 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
1.06 male(s)/female
total population:
1.05 male(s)/female (2009 est.)
female: 16.61 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 12.58 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)
77.26 years
male:
76.03 years
female:
78.55 years (2009 est.)
British Virgin Islander(s)
adjective:
British Virgin Islander
age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
97.8% (1991 est.)
male:
NA%
female:
NA%
Demographics
Demographics are the most recent statistical characteristics of a population. These types of data are used widely in sociology , public policy, and marketing. Commonly examined demographics include gender, race, age, disabilities, mobility, home ownership, employment status, and even location...
features of the population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of the British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands, often called the British Virgin Islands , is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago, the remaining islands constituting the U.S...
, including population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
, ethnicity
Ethnic group
An ethnic group is a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, a common culture and/or an ideology that stresses common ancestry or endogamy...
, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and various other aspects.
CIA World Factbook demographic statistics
The following demographic statistics are from the CIA World Factbook, unless otherwise indicated.Age Structure
0–14 years:21.9% (male 2,401; female 2,358)
15–64 years:
73.1% (male 8,181; female 7,709)
65 years and over:
5% (male 578; female 503) (2003 est.)
Net Migration Rate
8.13 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2000 est.) 10.45 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2009 est.)Urbanization
urban population: 40% of total population (2009 est.)rate of urbanization: 1.7% annual rate of change (2005-10 est.)
Sex Ratio
at birth:1.05 male(s)/female
under 15 years:
1.03 male(s)/female
15–64 years:
1.05 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
1.06 male(s)/female
total population:
1.05 male(s)/female (2009 est.)
Infant Mortality Rate
total: 14.65 deaths/1,000 live birthsfemale: 16.61 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 12.58 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)
Life Expectancy At Birth
total population:77.26 years
male:
76.03 years
female:
78.55 years (2009 est.)
Nationality
noun:British Virgin Islander(s)
adjective:
British Virgin Islander
Religions
- Protestant 86%
- Methodist 33%
- Anglican 17%
- Church of God 9%
- Seventh-Day Adventist 6%
- Baptist 4%
- Jehovah's Witnesses 2%
- Other 14%
- Roman Catholic 10%
- None 2%
- Other 2% (1991 est.)
Literacy
definition:age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
97.8% (1991 est.)
male:
NA%
female:
NA%