Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
24th
of 181 countries
All-time high
10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
513,587 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1972
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands peaked at 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 513,587 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1972.
British Virgin Islands ranks 24th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 584,349 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 517,334 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1972 | 513,587 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 544,016 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 593,847 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 628,599 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 622,572 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 650,694 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 705,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 789,440 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 912,193 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1981 | 900,760 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 912,287 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 961,827 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 1.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 911,460 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1986 | 908,133 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 1.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 933,440 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +42.4% |
| 1990 | 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 2.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +50.0% |
| 1992 | 2.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 3.13 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 1994 | 4.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +44.4% |
| 1995 | 5.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1996 | 5.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 7.40 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 1998 | 6.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -18.5% |
| 1999 | 6.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 7.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 2001 | 9.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 9.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 8.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 6.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 8.06 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 9.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 8.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 8.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 8.08 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 7.08 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 9.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 6.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -24.8% |
| 2013 | 8.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 9.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 8.71 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 9.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 8.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 9.49 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 10.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 9.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 10.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 10.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 1.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 7.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 614,950 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 513,587 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 789,440 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 987,632 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 900,760 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 7.40 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.22 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 21 Germany 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 22 United Kingdom 14.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 11.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 25 Bangladesh 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 26 Italy 10.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 27 Ireland 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for British Virgin Islands
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 53.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 59.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.51 million BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.36 million BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows 59.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 53.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Share of GDP Standard Local Currency 23.86 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value Standard Local Currency 1,565 million SLC (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 39,658 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands was 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 513,587 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1972.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 24th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.