<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: Virgin Islands<nl>Economy</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Overview:</hi> Tourism is the primary economic activity, accounting for more than 70% of GDP and 70% of employment. The manufacturing sector consists of textile, electronics, pharmaceutical, and watch assembly plants. The agricultural sector is small, 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.
<item><hi format=bold>National product:</hi> GDP—purchasing power equivalent—$1.2 billion (1987)
<item><hi format=bold>National product real growth rate:</hi> NA%
<item><hi format=bold>National product per capita:</hi> $11,000 (1987)