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🇹🇨 Turks & Caicos Islands
With 46,855 inhabitants (2025), Turks & Caicos Islands ranks 201 out of 213 in the population ranking (North America). GDP per capita – Turks & Caicos Islands: $37,507 /inh. (2024), ranking 44 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.6 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Turks & Caicos Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births attended by skilled health personnel (1/204), Protected land areas (7/210), Current account balance (17/198).
Weaknesses – Turks & Caicos Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (192/192), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (195/212), Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (161/203).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Turks & Caicos Islands has $37,507 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- GDP growth: Turks & Caicos Islands has 5.6 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 4.9 % | 2024 | 33 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $18,783 /inh. | 2021 | 38 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $36,760 /inh. | 2024 | 40 of 205 |
| GDP growth | 5.6 % | 2024 | 42 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $37,507 /inh. | 2024 | 44 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $38,010 /inh. | 2024 | 67 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 180 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.8B | 2024 | 190 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.7B | 2024 | 194 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 0.8 % | 2024 | 33 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 13.1 % | 2018 | 17 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 2.2 % | 2012 | 136 of 185 |
| Services exports | $821M | 2018 | 144 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $5M | 2025 | 203 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.5 % | 2024 | 84 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $292M | 2002 | 122 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 370,400 arr. | 2020 | 142 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.6 % | 2018 | 146 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $42.1M | 2025 | 161 of 203 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 72.6 % | 2024 | 24 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.4 % | 2024 | 191 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 9.3 % | 2024 | 192 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 0.4 % | 2024 | 199 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 72.3 % | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Urban population | 94.4 % | 2025 | 19 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 38.3 yrs | 2023 | 66 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.2 % | 2020 | 72 of 178 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50 % | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 11.7 % | 2025 | 88 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50 % | 2025 | 140 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16 % | 2025 | 163 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 38.2 per 100 | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
| Population | 46,855 inhab. | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant mortality | 3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 25 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 36 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 76 yrs | 2024 | 60 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.2 yrs | 2024 | 66 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.4 yrs | 2024 | 75 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.69 % | 2025 | 120 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 147 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.45 children/woman | 2024 | 159 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| New tuberculosis cases | 9 per 100,000 | 2024 | 53 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.8 % | 2024 | 85 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 90 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 93.2 % | 2024 | 106 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 14.7 L/person | 2024 | 3 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 61.1 % | 2024 | 10 of 212 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 21.8 ° | 2026 | 97 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 389 km | 2026 | 116 of 227 |
| Population density | 49.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 151 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 948 km² | 2024 | 176 of 212 |
| Total area | 948 km² | 2024 | 177 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 20.8 % | 2015 | 195 of 212 |
| Highest point | 48 m | 2026 | 225 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 43.5 % | 2025 | 7 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 11.1 % | 2024 | 164 of 210 |
| Arable land | 1.1 % | 2024 | 179 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 1.1 % | 2024 | 204 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Justice and security 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 76.3 per 100,000 | 2022 | 192 of 192 |
Health and reproductive rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2020 | 1 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 15.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 22 % | 2020 | 101 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 33.5 % | 2020 | 117 of 181 |
Work and social rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 52.1 % | 2020 | 108 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 23.3 % | 2020 | 90 of 144 |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Turks & Caicos Islands?
Turks & Caicos Islands has about 46,855 inhabitants (2025), ranking 201 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Turks & Caicos Islands?
GDP per capita is $37,507 /inh. (2024): Turks & Caicos Islands ranks 44 out of 211 countries.
Where does Turks & Caicos Islands stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Turks & Caicos Islands has $37,507 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Turks & Caicos Islands come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.