British Virgin Islands Society

Population

Over 80% of the inhabitants of the Virgin Islands are Black, descendants of African slaves brought by the British. The archipelago also has 7% White and 6% Mixed-race populations.

Political Institutions

Economy

Religion

Having been colonised by the British, the inhabitants of the British Virgin Islands are primarily Protestant (75%), followed by Catholic (10%). Other religions, including Islam and Hinduism, make up the remainder.