Turks and Caicos Islands
- Capital:
- Cockburn Town
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Providenciales ( incl. West Caicos ), Grand Turk, Cockburn Town
- Abbreviation:
- TCA
47,148
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
47,148
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Turks and Caicos Islandss' population is projected to be 39,416 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47,148 | 0.83% | 211 |
| 2025 | 46,855 | 1.09% | 212 |
| 2020 | 44,386 | 2.83% | 214 |
| 2019 | 43,166 | 3.87% | 215 |
| 2018 | 41,559 | 4.12% | 215 |
| 2017 | 39,913 | 4.17% | 215 |
| 2015 | 36,605 | 4.24% | 219 |
| 2010 | 29,739 | 4.39% | 221 |
| 2005 | 23,988 | 5.07% | 221 |
| 2000 | 18,730 | 4.47% | 223 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47,148 | 0.83% | 211 |
| 2032 | 48,776 | 0.56% | 211 |
| 2037 | 49,925 | 0.47% | 211 |
| 2042 | 50,661 | 0.29% | 211 |
| 2047 | 51,002 | 0.13% | 210 |
| 2052 | 50,858 | -0.06% | 211 |
| 2057 | 50,172 | -0.27% | 212 |
| 2062 | 49,074 | -0.44% | 212 |
| 2067 | 47,739 | -0.55% | 212 |
| 2072 | 46,364 | -0.58% | 211 |
As of 2026, Turks and Caicos Islands has a total population of 47,148, ranking as the 211th most populous nation in the world.
Turks and Caicos Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of North America's population.
Turks and Caicos Islands has a population density of 49.6 people per km² (approximately 128.5 per mi²), making it the 164th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026