United States Virgin Islands
- Capital:
- Charlotte Amalie
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), Charlotte Amalie, Northside (St. Thomas)
- Abbreviation:
- VIR
83,400
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
83,400
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
United States Virgin Islandss' population is projected to be 62,506 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83,400 | -0.89% | 204 |
| 2025 | 84,138 | -0.83% | 202 |
| 2020 | 87,707 | -1.86% | 202 |
| 2019 | 89,373 | -3.17% | 202 |
| 2018 | 92,302 | -2.96% | 201 |
| 2017 | 95,118 | -2.73% | 201 |
| 2015 | 100,248 | -1.17% | 201 |
| 2010 | 106,311 | -0.24% | 198 |
| 2005 | 107,606 | -0.18% | 196 |
| 2000 | 108,579 | 0.3% | 195 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83,400 | -0.89% | 204 |
| 2032 | 79,719 | -0.73% | 205 |
| 2037 | 77,069 | -0.67% | 205 |
| 2042 | 74,627 | -0.64% | 205 |
| 2047 | 72,383 | -0.61% | 205 |
| 2052 | 70,486 | -0.53% | 205 |
| 2057 | 68,803 | -0.48% | 205 |
| 2062 | 67,490 | -0.39% | 205 |
| 2067 | 66,507 | -0.29% | 205 |
| 2072 | 65,773 | -0.22% | 205 |
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Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) has a metropolitan area population of 17,809, comprising 21.35%% of United States Virgin Islands' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) | 17,809 | 21.35% |
| 2 | Charlotte Amalie | 17,809 | 21.35% |
| 3 | Northside (St. Thomas) | 12,628 | 15.14% |
| 4 | Sion Farm | 12,152 | 14.57% |
| 5 | East End (St. Thomas) | 9,720 | 11.65% |
| 6 | Southcentral (St. Croix) | 7,929 | 9.51% |
| 7 | Southwest (St. Croix) | 7,186 | 8.62% |
| 8 | Southside (St. Thomas) | 5,323 | 6.38% |
| 9 | Tutu | 5,173 | 6.2% |
| 10 | Northwest (St. Croix) | 4,775 | 5.73% |
As of 2026, United States Virgin Islands has a total population of 83,400, ranking as the 204th most populous nation in the world.
United States Virgin Islands has a net population change of approximately -3 people per day, driven by 2 births, 4 deaths, and net emigration of 1 people.
United States Virgin Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.01% of North America's population.
United States Virgin Islands has a population density of 238.3 people per km² (approximately 617.2 per mi²), making it the 65th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026