Turks and Caicos Islands has a population of 46,855 (2025), and 94.4% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $1.7 billion of goods and services in 2024 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 5.6% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $37,507 (2024).
Key figures for Turks and Caicos Islands
Population
46,855
GDP
$1.7 billion
GDP growth
5.6%
GDP per person
$37,507
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $1.7 billion2024 | $111.7 trillion | 190th of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 5.6%2024 | 2.9% | 40th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $37,5072024 | $13,717 | 43rd of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $37,954 (PPP)2024 | $24,526 (PPP) | 66th of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $36,7602024 | $13,433 | 39th of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 0.4%2024 | 4.1% | 184th of 194 | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 9.3%2024 | 25.4% | 185th of 196 | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 1.00 USD per US$2024 | – | 165th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | $44.0 million2024 | $1.6 trillion | 162nd of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $7.5 million2018 | $621.7 billion | – | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 46,8552025 | 8.2 billion | 204th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 0.69%2025 | 0.91% | 123rd of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 94.4%2025 | 57.8% | 20th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 48.62023 | 62.1 | 154th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 16.0%2025 | 24.4% | 166th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 72.3%2025 | 65.2% | 14th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 11.7%2025 | 10.4% | 90th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 78.2 years2024 | 73.5 years | 68th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 25.3%2023 | 43.2% | 102nd of 139 | Compare College and university enrollment |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 109.82004 | – | – | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 8602024 | 16,381 | 111th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 111th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Business and government
| Indicator | Turks and Caicos Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 8032024 | – | 135th of 155 | Compare New businesses registered |
Other countries in Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- Sint Maarten
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin (French part)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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