Turks and Caicos Islands Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio was 37.79 in 2025, ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio stood at 37.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.19 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.79 by 2025. Turks and Caicos Islands ranked 203rd globally.
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ dependency ratio fell dramatically from an all‑time peak of 110.20 in 1970 to a trough of 36.44 in 2019, reaching 37.79 in 2025 and ranking 203rd globally. This decline reflects a long‑term shift toward a younger, working‑age population as fertility rates fell and life expectancy rose, reducing the proportion of dependents relative to the labor force. Over the 66‑year series, the ratio has moved by more than 70 points, a pace unmatched by many small island economies. By comparison, Oman records a similar 2025 ratio of 37.76, while Brunei Darussalam stands at 38.48, underscoring the islands’ position among the lowest‑dependency jurisdictions in the region. The sustained low ratio suggests ample labor‑force capacity to support economic growth, but any resurgence in birth rates or aging of the population could reverse the trend, making demographic policy and health outcomes pivotal to future shifts.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.31 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.05 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.79 | +0.19 | #203 |
| 2024 | 37.60 | +0.39 | #12 |
| 2023 | 37.21 | +0.27 | #11 |
| 2022 | 36.94 | +0.23 | #9 |
| 2021 | 36.71 | +0.18 | #10 |
| 2020 | 36.53 | +0.09 | #10 |
| 2019 | 36.44 | −0.01 | #11 |
| 2018 | 36.45 | −0.09 | #11 |
| 2017 | 36.53 | −0.19 | #11 |
| 2016 | 36.73 | −0.41 | #12 |
| 2015 | 37.14 | −0.60 | #12 |
| 2014 | 37.74 | −0.77 | #14 |
| 2013 | 38.51 | −1.02 | #17 |
| 2012 | 39.54 | −1.09 | #22 |
| 2011 | 40.62 | −0.77 | #29 |
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio was 37.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.19 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 37.79 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio was 37.79 in 2025. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio peaked at 110.20 in 1970.
The lowest dependency ratio in Turks and Caicos Islands was 36.44 in 2019.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 203rd globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turks and Caicos Islands's dependency ratio is projected to reach 37.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Turks and Caicos Islands in 2025 was 37.79. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turks-and-caicos-islands_dependency-ratio,
title = {Turks and Caicos Islands Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turks-and-caicos-islands/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}