Turks and Caicos Islands

Territory in Americas

In brief

Population: 46.9K (2025). World rank 203 of 216; in Americas, 43 of 46. Area: 948 km². World rank 190 of 249; in Americas, 35 of 56. GDP: $1.7B (2024). World rank 193 of 210; in Americas, 40 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: population 36.6K → 46.9K.

State

Official name: Turks and Caicos Islands
Local name: Turks and Caicos Islands
Capital: Cockburn Town
Region: Americas
Form of government: Parliamentary democracy
UN member: No

Key figures

Population: 46,855 2025
Area: 948 km²
GDP: $1.7B 2024
GDP per person: $37,507 2024
Life expectancy: 78.2 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +1649
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Left
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 120 V