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US Virgin Islands GDP growth (annual %) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

GDP growth (annual %) in US Virgin Islands stood at -1.31% in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 4.98 percentage points from 3.67% in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was -14.81% (up 13.5 percentage points since). The highest value since 2003 was 4.01% in 2007, the lowest -14.81% in 2012. US Virgin Islands ranked 192nd highest of the 209 countries in this dataset in 2022; Guyana ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2025
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What is GDP growth (annual %)?

GDP growth (annual %), measured in %, measures the total economic output of US Virgin Islands. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In US Virgin Islands, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest GDP growth (annual %) in US Virgin Islands?

GDP growth (annual %) in US Virgin Islands stood at -1.31% in 2022, according to World Bank.

Is GDP growth (annual %) in US Virgin Islands rising or falling?

The latest value is down 4.98 percentage points from 3.67% in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was -14.81% (up 13.5 percentage points since).

How does US Virgin Islands rank for GDP growth (annual %)?

US Virgin Islands ranked 192nd highest of the 209 countries in this dataset in 2022; Guyana ranked first.

What is the highest GDP growth (annual %) on record in US Virgin Islands?

The highest value since 2003 was 4.01% in 2007, the lowest -14.81% in 2012.

Metadata for GDP growth (annual %) in US Virgin Islands
IndicatorGDP growth (annual %)
CountryUS Virgin Islands
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: -1.31% (2022)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). GDP growth (annual %) — US Virgin Islands [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/VIR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG

MLA

World Bank. "GDP growth (annual %) — US Virgin Islands." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/VIR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "GDP growth (annual %) — US Virgin Islands." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/VIR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_growth_annual_percent_vir,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{GDP growth (annual \%) --- US Virgin Islands}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/VIR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG}
}

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