Trade as a share of GDP in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Trade as a share of GDP was 205.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Trade as a share of GDP in United States Virgin Islands, 2002–2022
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade as a share of gdp in United States Virgin Islands is 205.6%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade as a share of gdp in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 863.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 84.8%, in 2015.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 8th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade as a share of GDP in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 283.2% | — |
| 2003 | 363.0% | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 435.2% | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 503.2% | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 552.1% | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 560.4% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 863.2% | +54.0% |
| 2009 | 508.4% | -41.1% |
| 2010 | 586.4% | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 679.2% | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 157.2% | -76.9% |
| 2013 | 142.2% | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 164.3% | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 84.8% | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 113.3% | +33.7% |
| 2017 | 157.7% | +39.2% |
| 2018 | 159.2% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 155.4% | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 113.6% | -26.9% |
| 2021 | 180.3% | +58.7% |
| 2022 | 205.6% | +14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 508.6% | 283.2% | 863.2% | 8 |
| 2010s | 240.0% | 84.8% | 679.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 166.5% | 113.6% | 205.6% | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for United States Virgin Islands
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita growth -0.9% (2022)
- GDP per capita 37,842 constant LCU (2022)
- Gross domestic savings -155.00 million current US$ (2022)
- Gross domestic savings -155.00 million current LCU (2022)
- Gross domestic savings -3.3% (2022)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.90 billion constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -10.9% (2022)
- GDP per capita 36,983 constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- GDP per capita 36,983 constant 2015 US$ (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade as a share of gdp in United States Virgin Islands?
- Trade as a share of gdp in United States Virgin Islands was 205.6% in 2022, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trade as a share of gdp recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 863.2% in 2008.
- What is the lowest trade as a share of gdp recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.8% in 2015.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for trade as a share of gdp?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 8th out of 191 countries with data for 2022.
- Is trade as a share of gdp rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.