Employment in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Employment was 33.84 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Employment in United States Virgin Islands, 1991–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, employment in United States Virgin Islands stood at 33.84.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 48.21 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 32.91, in 2020.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 186th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Employment in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 45.77 | — |
| 1992 | 47.1 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 47.62 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 48.21 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 45.66 | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 43.07 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 42.96 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 42.85 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 42.23 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 43.37 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 45.32 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 44.74 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 43.72 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 45.4 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 46.37 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 47.12 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 47.9 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 47.8 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 47.18 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 45.62 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 45.72 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 44.49 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 41.44 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 40.53 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 41.8 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 40.79 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 40.68 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 36.97 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 34.29 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 32.91 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 33.74 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 34.62 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 34.6 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 34.21 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 33.84 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.05 | 42.23 | 48.21 | 9 |
| 2000s | 45.89 | 43.37 | 47.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.23 | 34.29 | 45.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.99 | 32.91 | 34.62 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 183 Guam 73.66 compare
- 184 Samoa 54.89 compare
- 185 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 44.02 compare
- 187 Tonga 32.95 compare
- 188 Sao Tome and Principe 31.87 compare
More work & labour data for United States Virgin Islands
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 61.96 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2921 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.8316 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 30.21 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 31.75 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2.09 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 86.82 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in United States Virgin Islands?
- Employment in United States Virgin Islands was 33.84 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 48.21 in 1994.
- What is the lowest employment recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.91 in 2020.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for employment?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 186th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employed comprise all persons of working age who, during a specified brief period, were in one of the following categories: a) paid employment (whether at work or with a job but not at work); or b) self-employment (whether at work or with an enterprise but not at work). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.