What is the population of Turks and Caicos in 2026?
Turks and Caicos has a population of 46,855 people (2025 estimate), which is 211th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Turks and Caicos Islands
Population 2025
46,855
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.69%
+321 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
49/km²
950 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
39.2 years
Life expectancy 78.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos Islands holds a population of 46,855, ranking 209th globally, with a modest annual growth rate of 0.7%. The territory spans 950 km² across North America and maintains a population density of 49 people per km², with 94% living in urban areas. A median age of 39.2 years indicates a relatively mature population, supported by a life expectancy of 78.2 years and a low fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman.
The territory achieved associated statehood in 1973 and uses the United States dollar as its currency, with English as the official language. GDP per capita stands at $37,507, reflecting a high standard of living relative to global measures.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- TC · TCA
- Demonym
- Turks and Caicos Islander
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- State inception
- 1973
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1649
- Internet TLD
- .tc
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Turks and Caicos: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Turks and Caicos: Health Spending, Physicians, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for Turks and Caicos: Literacy Rate, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Turks and Caicos.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Turks and Caicos.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.1%
- Age 15–64
- 72.7%
- Age 65+
- 11.3%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 2 |
| 95-99 | 11 | 26 |
| 90-94 | 57 | 90 |
| 85-89 | 125 | 200 |
| 80-84 | 253 | 319 |
| 75-79 | 403 | 465 |
| 70-74 | 635 | 775 |
| 65-69 | 878 | 1,000 |
| 60-64 | 1,331 | 1,313 |
| 55-59 | 1,601 | 1,516 |
| 50-54 | 1,987 | 1,765 |
| 45-49 | 2,196 | 1,870 |
| 40-44 | 2,264 | 1,972 |
| 35-39 | 2,130 | 1,867 |
| 30-34 | 1,756 | 1,666 |
| 25-29 | 1,558 | 1,710 |
| 20-24 | 1,252 | 1,489 |
| 15-19 | 1,182 | 1,399 |
| 10-14 | 1,097 | 1,265 |
| 5-9 | 1,272 | 1,287 |
| 0-4 | 1,307 | 1,252 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,038 |
| 1960 | 5,599 |
| 1970 | 5,667 |
| 1980 | 7,564 |
| 1990 | 11,688 |
| 2000 | 18,730 |
| 2010 | 29,739 |
| 2020 | 44,386 |
| 2030 | 48,258 |
| 2040 | 50,425 |
| 2050 | 50,988 |
| 2060 | 49,565 |
| 2070 | 46,925 |
| 2080 | 43,949 |
| 2090 | 41,183 |
| 2100 | 38,672 |
How Turks and Caicos Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Turks and Caicos47K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Turks and Caicos | 47K |
Turks and Caicos Population FAQ
Is the population of Turks and Caicos growing or shrinking?
Turks and Caicos's population is growing at +0.69% per year, a change of roughly 321 people annually.
What is the capital of Turks and Caicos?
The capital of Turks and Caicos is Cockburn Town.
How densely populated is Turks and Caicos?
Turks and Caicos has 49/km² across 950 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Turks and Caicos?
Life expectancy at birth in Turks and Caicos is 78.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in Turks and Caicos?
The median age in Turks and Caicos is 39.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Turks and Caicos in?
Turks and Caicos is in North America.