Demographics
The population of the Islands is around 21,730 in 2003. The majority of the population (83%) are Afro-Caribbean, descended from the slaves brought to the islands by the British. Other large ethnic groups include those of British and other European origin.
The 2004 Census reports:
- 83.4% African
- 7% European/Caucasian
- 9.6% Others*
* Includes Indian, Carib/Amerindian, Black/Carib mixed, and mixed-race Hispanic
About 5% of the population is of Hispanic origin, regardless of race, primarily from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The territory has also been recently relieving immigrants from many islands in Lesser Antilles. The islands are heavily dependent upon migrant labour. In 2004, migrant workers accounted for 50% of the total population. 32% of workers employed in the British Virgin Islands work for the Government.
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