Net migration in United States Virgin Islands

United States Virgin Islands: Net migration was -357 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-357
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
100th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1,967
in 1963
All-time low
-2,743
in 2018
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in United States Virgin Islands, 1960–2025

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Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration in United States Virgin Islands is -357, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 85.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 1,967 in 1963 and was at its lowest, -2,743, in 2018.

United States Virgin Islands ranks 100th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,425 502 1,967 10
1970s 1,354 940 1,616 10
1980s -1,195 -1,942 -388 10
1990s -1,044 -1,421 -797 10
2000s -831.6 -957 -657 10
2010s -1,979 -2,743 -1,251 10
2020s -313.17 -444 0 6

Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands

  1. 97 Greenland -265 compare
  2. 98 Papua New Guinea -284 compare
  3. 99 Macao -328 compare
  4. 101 Kiribati -462 compare
  5. 102 Guam -493 compare
  6. 103 Djibouti -581 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in United States Virgin Islands?
Net migration in United States Virgin Islands was -357 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
The highest recorded value was 1,967 in 1963.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -2,743 in 2018.
How does United States Virgin Islands rank for net migration?
United States Virgin Islands ranks 100th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.