United States. Central Intelligence Agency

“ Economy Virgin Islands Economy - overview: Tourism is the primary economic activity, accounting for 80% of GDP and employment. The islands normally host 2 million visitors a year. The manufacturing sector consists of petroleum refining, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and watch assembly. The agricultural sector is small, with most food being imported. International business and financial services are a small but growing component of the economy. One of the world's largest petroleum refineries is at Saint Croix. The islands are subject to substantial damage from storms. ”

“ Population below poverty line: NA Household income or consumption by percentage share: lowest 10%: NA
highest 10%: NA Inflation rate (consumer prices) : 2.2% (2003) Labor force: 48,900 (2003 est.) Labor force - by occupation: agriculture 1%, industry 19%, services 80% (2003 est.) ”

“ Unemployment rate: 9.3% (2003 est.) Budget: revenues: $560
expenditures: NA (2003) Agriculture - products: fruit, vegetables, sorghum; Senepol cattle Industries: tourism, petroleum refining, watch assembly, rum distilling, construction, pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics Industrial production growth rate: NA Electricity - production: 1.03 billion kWh (2001) Electricity - consumption: 957.9 million kWh (2001) Electricity - exports: 0 kWh (2001) Electricity - imports: 0 kWh (2001) Oil - production: 0 bbl/day (2001 est.) ”