Turks and Caicos Islands Fertility Rate

Turks and Caicos Islands have experienced a dramatic decline in fertility over the 65‑year series, falling from an all‑time peak of 5.99 births per woman in 1960 to a trough of 1.37 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 171 worldwide. This reduction reflects a broader demographic transition common to many small island economies, where rising female education, increased labor‑force participation and greater access to contraception have lowered average births per woman. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peers such as the Channel Islands (1.39) and the Bahamas (1.36), suggesting that Turks and Caicos now shares a low‑fertility profile with other high‑income, service‑oriented jurisdictions. While the decline has eased pressures on health and education systems, it also raises concerns about population ageing and labor‑market sustainability. Continued policies that support family formation, such as affordable childcare and parental leave, could moderate the downward trajectory and help stabilize the fertility rate in the coming decades.