British Virgin Islands Rate of Natural Increase

The rate of natural increase (RNI) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is relatively low compared to some of its Caribbean neighbors. As of recent estimates, the BVI's RNI—calculated as the difference between the crude birth rate and crude death rate—is close to zero or slightly positive, reflecting low birth rates and low death rates typical of a small, developed island territory. In contrast, neighboring countries like the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico have slightly higher RNIs, though these too have been declining in recent years due to falling fertility rates and aging populations. Some nearby islands, such as Anguilla and Saint Kitts and Nevis, share similarly low RNIs, while others, like Haiti, continue to have higher rates of natural increase due to higher birth rates. Overall, the BVI's demographic profile is characterized by slow natural population growth, with migration playing a more significant role in population change compared to many of its neighbors.

Data from US Census International Database