Population
Cuba is higher
Cuba records 10,979,783, about 278.2× the other value.
Country comparison
CubavsVirgin Islands (British)
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Surface area
Cuba is higher
Cuba records 109,880 km², about 732.5× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)39,471
Cuba’s population is about 278× that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 10,940,312.
Surface area
🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)150 km²
Cuba’s surface area is about 733× that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 109,730 km².
Population density
🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)263 /km²
Virgin Islands (British)’s population density is 163% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 163 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita
🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Havana
Road Town
Population
10,979,783
39,471
Surface area
109,880 km²
150 km²
Population density
99.9 /km²
263 /km²
Nominal GDP
$107.35 billion · 2020
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GDP per capita
$9,605 · 2020
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Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Cuban peso · CUP · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Cuban
British Virgin Island
Phone code
+53
+1
Internet domain
.cu
.vg
ISO codes
CU / CUB
VG / VGB
Time zone
America/Havana
America/Tortola
Native name
Cuba
British Virgin Islands
| Measure | Cuba | Virgin Islands (British) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Havana | Road Town |
| Population | 10,979,783 | 39,471 |
| Surface area | 109,880 km² | 150 km² |
| Population density | 99.9 /km² | 263 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $107.35 billion · 2020 | — |
| GDP per capita | $9,605 · 2020 | — |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Cuban peso · CUP · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Cuban | British Virgin Island |
| Phone code | +53 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .cu | .vg |
| ISO codes | CU / CUB | VG / VGB |
| Time zone | America/Havana | America/Tortola |
| Native name | Cuba | British Virgin Islands |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Cuba
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
Full Cuba profile →About Virgin Islands (British)
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.
Full Virgin Islands (British) profile →Cuba & Virgin Islands (British): Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
What is the population of Cuba?
Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.
How big is Cuba?
Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².
What is the population density of Cuba?
Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cuba?
Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.
What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?
Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.
What currency is used in Cuba?
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.
Where is Cuba located?
Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Cuba called?
People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.
What is the phone calling code for Cuba?
The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.
What is the internet domain for Cuba?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.
What time zone is Cuba in?
Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.
What is Cuba known for?
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
What is the capital of Virgin Islands (British)?
The capital of Virgin Islands (British) is Road Town.
What is the population of Virgin Islands (British)?
Virgin Islands (British) has a recorded population of approximately 39,471 people.
How big is Virgin Islands (British)?
Virgin Islands (British) covers an area of about 150 km².
What is the population density of Virgin Islands (British)?
Virgin Islands (British) has a population density of roughly 263 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What currency is used in Virgin Islands (British)?
Virgin Islands (British) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Virgin Islands (British) located?
Virgin Islands (British) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What is the native name of Virgin Islands (British)?
The native name of Virgin Islands (British) is British Virgin Islands.
What are people from Virgin Islands (British) called?
People from Virgin Islands (British) are referred to as British Virgin Island.
What is the phone calling code for Virgin Islands (British)?
The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (British) is +1.
What is the internet domain for Virgin Islands (British)?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (British) is .vg.
What time zone is Virgin Islands (British) in?
Virgin Islands (British) uses the America/Tortola time zone.
What is Virgin Islands (British) known for?
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.