What is land area — area in British Virgin Islands?

Land area — area in British Virgin Islands was 15.1 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest land area — area recorded in British Virgin Islands?

The highest recorded value was 15.1 1000 ha in 2022.

What is the lowest land area — area recorded in British Virgin Islands?

The lowest recorded value was 15 1000 ha in 1961.

How does British Virgin Islands rank for land area — area?

British Virgin Islands ranks 249th out of 267 countries with data for 2024.

Is land area — area rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Land area — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Land area — Area in British Virgin Islands

Name: Land area — Area in British Virgin Islands
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

British Virgin Islands: Land area — Area was 15.1 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

15.1 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

249th

of 267 countries

All-time high

15.1 1000 ha

in 2022

All-time low

15 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Land area — Area in British Virgin Islands, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, land area — area in British Virgin Islands stood at 15.1 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land area — area in British Virgin Islands peaked at 15.1 1000 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15 1000 ha, in 1961.

That places British Virgin Islands 249th out of 267 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Land area — Area in British Virgin Islands, year by year

Annual values for Land area — Area in British Virgin Islands, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	15 1000 ha	—
1962	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	15 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	15.1 1000 ha	+0.7%
2023	15.1 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	15.1 1000 ha	+0.0%

British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries

British Virgin Islands's 15.1 1000 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,049 1000 ha, 0% of the median. (81 countries reporting)
British Virgin Islands's 15.1 1000 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,176 1000 ha, 1% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	9
1970s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	10
1980s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	10
1990s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	10
2000s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	10
2010s	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	10
2020s	15.06 1000 ha	15 1000 ha	15.1 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands

246 Marshall Islands 18.1 1000 ha compare
247 Aruba 18 1000 ha compare
248 Liechtenstein 16 1000 ha compare
250 Wallis and Futuna Islands 14.2 1000 ha compare
251 Montserrat 10.2 1000 ha compare
252 Anguilla 9.06 1000 ha compare

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More environment data for British Virgin Islands

Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 0.0637 % (2024)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 8,143 1000 USD (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 1.68 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.23 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 1.68 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth -1.23 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP 0.0637 % (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is land area — area in British Virgin Islands?: Land area — area in British Virgin Islands was 15.1 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest land area — area recorded in British Virgin Islands?: The highest recorded value was 15.1 1000 ha in 2022.
What is the lowest land area — area recorded in British Virgin Islands?: The lowest recorded value was 15 1000 ha in 1961.
How does British Virgin Islands rank for land area — area?: British Virgin Islands ranks 249th out of 267 countries with data for 2024.
Is land area — area rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Land area — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Land area — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 300 places, 17,413 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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