Turks and Caicos Islands Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density was 50.5 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density stood at 50.5 in 2025, a rise of +1.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.5 by 2025. Turks and Caicos Islands ranked 153rd globally.
Turks and Caicos Islands have seen a dramatic rise in population density over the 64‑year series, climbing from a trough of 5.92 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 50.50 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 153 globally. This tenfold increase reflects sustained in‑migration, tourism‑driven development and limited land area, factors that have compressed the resident population onto a relatively small land base. The 2025 figure of 50.50 is closely aligned with the density of Djibouti (51.13) and slightly below Fiji’s 50.75, underscoring that the islands now share a density profile with small, highly urbanised economies rather than the sparsely populated Caribbean peers. While the upward trajectory has persisted for six decades, future changes in housing policy, infrastructure expansion or a slowdown in tourism could moderate growth, suggesting that the current density level may plateau or rise more slowly in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 51.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.5 | +1.9 | #153 |
| 2023 | 48.6 | +0.4 | #62 |
| 2022 | 48.3 | +0.6 | #62 |
| 2021 | 47.6 | +0.9 | #62 |
| 2020 | 46.7 | +1.3 | #62 |
| 2019 | 45.4 | +1.7 | #60 |
| 2018 | 43.7 | +1.7 | #58 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | +1.7 | #58 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | +1.8 | #58 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | +1.6 | #57 |
| 2014 | 36.9 | +1.5 | #56 |
| 2013 | 35.4 | +1.6 | #55 |
| 2012 | 33.8 | +1.3 | #53 |
| 2011 | 32.5 | +1.2 | #50 |
| 2010 | 31.3 | +1.2 | #49 |
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density was 50.5 in 2025, a rise of +1.9 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 50.5 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density was 50.5 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density peaked at 50.5 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Turks and Caicos Islands was 5.9 in 1961.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 153rd globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turks and Caicos Islands's population density is projected to reach 50.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Turks and Caicos Islands in 2025 was 50.5. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turks-and-caicos-islands_population-density,
title = {Turks and Caicos Islands Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turks-and-caicos-islands/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}