Total population (thousands) in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Total population (thousands) was 46.7 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
46.7 thousands
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
210th
of 233 countries
All-time high
46.7 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
5.66 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Turks and Caicos Islands stood at 46.7 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 46.7 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.66 thousands, in 1970.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 210th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.66 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 5.68 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 5.83 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 6 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 6.18 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 6.37 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 6.56 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 6.76 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 6.97 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 7.2 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 7.41 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 7.71 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 8.1 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 8.49 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 8.9 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 9.31 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 9.73 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 10.15 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 10.57 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 10.98 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 11.4 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 11.97 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 12.64 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 13.3 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 13.99 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 14.69 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 15.41 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 16.12 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 16.84 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 17.58 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 18.34 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 19.12 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 20.03 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 21.16 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 22.29 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 23.42 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 24.55 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 25.69 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 26.85 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 28.01 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 29.17 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 30.31 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 31.38 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 32.87 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 34.43 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 35.67 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 37.54 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 39.09 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 40.74 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 42.38 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 43.95 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 44.82 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 45.67 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 46.03 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 46.37 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 46.7 thousands | +0.7% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 46.7 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 2% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 46.7 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,039 thousands, 2% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.32 thousands | 5.66 thousands | 7.2 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.14 thousands | 7.41 thousands | 10.98 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.4 thousands | 11.4 thousands | 17.58 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.95 thousands | 18.34 thousands | 28.01 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.36 thousands | 29.17 thousands | 42.38 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.59 thousands | 43.95 thousands | 46.7 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 207 Greenland 55.8 thousands compare
- 208 Faroe Islands 55.72 thousands compare
- 209 Saint Kitts and Nevis 46.88 thousands compare
- 211 American Samoa 46.39 thousands compare
- 212 Northern Mariana Islands 43.89 thousands compare
- 213 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 43.65 thousands compare
More population data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6421 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5174 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6421 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1655 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9459 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Population density 40.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,466 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 0.9322 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Total population in Turks and Caicos Islands was 46.7 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 46.7 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.66 thousands in 1970.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for total population?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 210th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release