Rank #197 by World Population
🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands has a population of 46,198, ranking #197 in the world. The capital is Grand Turk. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
46,198
Population
#197
World Rank
78.0
Life Expectancy
$35,470
GDP Per Capita
Turks and Caicos Islands, #197 by world population
Turks and Caicos Islands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Turks and Caicos Islands had a population of 5,599 in 1960 and 46,535 in 2024, a 8.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 46,535 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.38%.
46,535
Population (2024)
5,599
Population (1960)
46,535
Peak (2024)
3.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,599 |
| 1961 | 5,622 |
| 1962 | 5,636 |
| 1963 | 5,647 |
| 1964 | 5,657 |
| 1965 | 5,658 |
| 1966 | 5,654 |
| 1967 | 5,657 |
| 1968 | 5,656 |
| 1969 | 5,652 |
| 1970 | 5,667 |
| 1971 | 5,754 |
| 1972 | 5,915 |
| 1973 | 6,090 |
| 1974 | 6,273 |
| 1975 | 6,463 |
| 1976 | 6,660 |
| 1977 | 6,864 |
| 1978 | 7,083 |
| 1979 | 7,306 |
| 1980 | 7,564 |
| 1981 | 7,908 |
| 1982 | 8,297 |
| 1983 | 8,697 |
| 1984 | 9,107 |
| 1985 | 9,521 |
| 1986 | 9,941 |
| 1987 | 10,361 |
| 1988 | 10,775 |
| 1989 | 11,193 |
| 1990 | 11,688 |
| 1991 | 12,305 |
| 1992 | 12,970 |
| 1993 | 13,648 |
| 1994 | 14,344 |
| 1995 | 15,052 |
| 1996 | 15,765 |
| 1997 | 16,482 |
| 1998 | 17,212 |
| 1999 | 17,959 |
| 2000 | 18,730 |
| 2001 | 19,576 |
| 2002 | 20,597 |
| 2003 | 21,727 |
| 2004 | 22,856 |
| 2005 | 23,988 |
| 2006 | 25,123 |
| 2007 | 26,270 |
| 2008 | 27,427 |
| 2009 | 28,588 |
| 2010 | 29,739 |
| 2011 | 30,846 |
| 2012 | 32,127 |
| 2013 | 33,653 |
| 2014 | 35,050 |
| 2015 | 36,605 |
| 2016 | 38,315 |
| 2017 | 39,913 |
| 2018 | 41,559 |
| 2019 | 43,166 |
| 2020 | 44,386 |
| 2021 | 45,243 |
| 2022 | 45,847 |
| 2023 | 46,198 |
| 2024 | 46,535 |
Demographics
| Population | 46,198 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.76% |
| Urban Population | 93.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.46 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$35,470
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
370,399.994
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
2.7%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
3.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
48.6
People per km2
193
Net Migration
Environment
11.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Turks and Caicos Islands in global context
Turks and Caicos Islands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turks and Caicos Islands has a population of 46,198, ranking #197 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.76%.
Life expectancy in Turks and Caicos Islands is 78.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.1 per 1,000 live births.
Turks and Caicos Islands's GDP per capita is $35,470. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
93.9% of Turks and Caicos Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 48.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Turks and Caicos Islands is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.