Population of Turks and Caicos Islands

As of July 2026, the population of Turks and Caicos Islands is 47.1 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 276 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.63%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 35.6 years in 2016 to 39.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.5 years and population density is 49.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Turks and Caicos Islands peaked in 2002, reaching around 5.51% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.58% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.88 thousand in 2015 to nearly 276 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Turks and Caicos Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 76.2 years in 2006 to 78.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Turks and Caicos Islands

The cities of Turks and Caicos Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 36.6 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Providenciales, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 23.8 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Cockburn Town with 3.7 thousand and Five Cays Settlement with 3.6 thousand.

These are the 11 most populous cities in Turks and Caicos Islands: