Landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Landline phone subscriptions was 24,443 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
24,443
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
165th
of 212 countries
All-time high
24,444
in 2023
All-time low
800
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2024
Landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands, 1970–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands stood at 24,443.
The figure is up 106.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands peaked at 24,444 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 800, in 1970.
That places British Virgin Islands 165th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 800 | — |
| 1971 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,520 | +90.0% |
| 1976 | 1,430 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 1,590 | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 1,730 | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 1,780 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 1,840 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 2,259 | +22.8% |
| 1985 | 2,597 | +15.0% |
| 1986 | 2,642 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 3,501 | +32.5% |
| 1988 | 4,570 | +30.5% |
| 1989 | 5,478 | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 6,478 | +18.3% |
| 1991 | 7,361 | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 7,700 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 8,029 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 8,758 | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 9,400 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 9,620 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 9,800 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 10,000 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 10,200 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 10,400 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 10,500 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 11,705 | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 15,813 | +35.1% |
| 2004 | 17,347 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 15,764 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 15,383 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 14,753 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 14,231 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 13,567 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 12,757 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 12,514 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 12,268 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 12,080 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 11,849 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 11,754 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,167 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 9,544 | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 6,264 | -34.4% |
| 2019 | 20,605 | +228.9% |
| 2020 | 20,412 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 22,571 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 24,179 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 24,444 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 24,443 | -0.0% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 24,443 is below the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 5% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 24,443 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 9% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +228.9% | 6,264 | 20,605 |
| 1975 | +90.0% | 800 | 1,520 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,205 | 800 | 1,780 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,270 | 1,840 | 5,478 | 7 |
| 1990s | 8,735 | 6,478 | 10,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,946 | 10,400 | 17,347 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,080 | 6,264 | 20,605 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,210 | 20,412 | 24,444 | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 162 Mozambique 28,329 compare
- 163 Bermuda 28,177 compare
- 164 Antigua and Barbuda 27,320 compare
- 166 Northern Mariana Islands 19,474 compare
- 167 Belize 17,806 compare
- 168 Congo 17,604 compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual 119.92 % change on previous year (1999)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received, annual growth rate 119.92 % change on previous year (1999)
- Foreign aid received by income group, annual growth rate 119.92 % change on previous year (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth -12.51 % change on previous year (1999)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands?
- Landline phone subscriptions in British Virgin Islands was 24,443 in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 24,444 in 2023.
- What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 in 1970.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for landline phone subscriptions?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 165th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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