Population · Other · 2025 data
Turks and Caicos Islands Population
Turks and Caicos Islands had a population of 46,855 in 2025, ranking #203 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world). The population grew by 28.0% over the past ten years.
46,855
Population (2025) · #203
+0.69%
Annual growth
49
People per km²
94%
Live in cities
Population of Turks and Caicos Islands, 1960–2025
5,5991960
5,6581965
5,6671970
6,4631975
7,5641980
9,5211985
11,6881990
15,0521995
18,7302000
23,9882005
29,7392010
36,6052015
44,3862020
46,8552025
Values in people · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46,855 | +0.69% |
| 2024 | 46,535 | +0.73% |
| 2023 | 46,198 | +0.77% |
| 2022 | 45,847 | +1.34% |
| 2021 | 45,243 | +1.93% |
| 2020 | 44,386 | +2.83% |
| 2019 | 43,166 | +3.87% |
| 2018 | 41,559 | +4.12% |
| 2017 | 39,913 | +4.17% |
| 2016 | 38,315 | +4.67% |
| 2015 | 36,605 | +4.44% |
| 2014 | 35,050 | +4.15% |
| 2013 | 33,653 | +4.75% |
| 2012 | 32,127 | +4.15% |
| 2011 | 30,846 | +3.72% |
| 2010 | 29,739 | +4.03% |
| 2009 | 28,588 | +4.23% |
| 2008 | 27,427 | +4.40% |
| 2007 | 26,270 | +4.57% |
| 2006 | 25,123 | +4.73% |
| 2005 | 23,988 | +4.95% |
| 2004 | 22,856 | +5.20% |
| 2003 | 21,727 | +5.49% |
| 2002 | 20,597 | +5.22% |
| 2001 | 19,576 | +4.52% |
| 2000 | 18,730 | +4.29% |
| 1999 | 17,959 | +4.34% |
| 1998 | 17,212 | +4.43% |
| 1997 | 16,482 | +4.55% |
| 1996 | 15,765 | +4.74% |
| 1995 | 15,052 | +4.94% |
| 1994 | 14,344 | +5.10% |
| 1993 | 13,648 | +5.23% |
| 1992 | 12,970 | +5.40% |
| 1991 | 12,305 | +5.28% |
| 1990 | 11,688 | +4.42% |
| 1989 | 11,193 | +3.88% |
| 1988 | 10,775 | +4.00% |
| 1987 | 10,361 | +4.22% |
| 1986 | 9,941 | +4.41% |
| 1985 | 9,521 | +4.55% |
| 1984 | 9,107 | +4.71% |
| 1983 | 8,697 | +4.82% |
| 1982 | 8,297 | +4.92% |
| 1981 | 7,908 | +4.55% |
| 1980 | 7,564 | +3.53% |
| 1979 | 7,306 | +3.15% |
| 1978 | 7,083 | +3.19% |
| 1977 | 6,864 | +3.06% |
| 1976 | 6,660 | +3.05% |
| 1975 | 6,463 | +3.03% |
| 1974 | 6,273 | +3.00% |
| 1973 | 6,090 | +2.96% |
| 1972 | 5,915 | +2.80% |
| 1971 | 5,754 | +1.54% |
| 1970 | 5,667 | +0.27% |
| 1969 | 5,652 | -0.07% |
| 1968 | 5,656 | -0.02% |
| 1967 | 5,657 | +0.05% |
| 1966 | 5,654 | -0.07% |
| 1965 | 5,658 | +0.02% |
| 1964 | 5,657 | +0.18% |
| 1963 | 5,647 | +0.20% |
| 1962 | 5,636 | +0.25% |
| 1961 | 5,622 | +0.41% |
| 1960 | 5,599 | — |
Demographics of Turks and Caicos Islands
78.2
Life expectancy (years)
1.45
Births per woman (below replacement)
11.7%
Aged 65 and over
36.6 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Black 87.6%, White 7.9%, mixed 2.5%, East Indian 1.3%, other 0.7% (2006 est.)
Languages
English (official)
Religions
Protestant 72.8% (Baptist 35.8%, Church of God 11.7%, Anglican 10%, Methodist 9.3%, Seventh Day Adventist 6%), Roman Catholic 11.4%, Jehovah's Witness 1.8%, other 14% (2006 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 94.2% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Grand Turk Capital
5,000Frequently asked questions about the population of Turks and Caicos Islands
What is the population of Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands had a population of 46,855 in 2025, ranking #203 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world).
Is the population of Turks and Caicos Islands growing?
Yes. The population grew by 28.0% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 0.69%.
How has the population of Turks and Caicos Islands changed since 1960?
It has grown 8.4-fold, from 5,599 in 1960 to 46,855 in 2025.
How densely populated is Turks and Caicos Islands?
About 49 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Grand Turk — about 5,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).