The Turks and Caicos Islands have experienced steady population growth over the past several decades, driven by both natural increase and significant immigration. According to the most recent estimates, the population stands at around 45,000 as of 2023, up from approximately 31,500 in 2012 and just 19,000 in 2001. This rapid growth is largely attributed to an influx of expatriates and migrant workers, especially from Haiti and other Caribbean nations, who are drawn by employment opportunities in the booming tourism and construction sectors. The islands' small size and limited resources present challenges for infrastructure and services, making population growth a key issue for policymakers as they strive to balance economic development with sustainable living conditions.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,037 | 5.3 |
| 1955 | 5,162 | 5.4 |
| 1960 | 5,726 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5,768 | 6.1 |
| 1970 | 5,617 | 5.9 |
| 1975 | 6,468 | 6.8 |
| 1980 | 7,465 | 7.9 |
| 1985 | 9,316 | 9.8 |
| 1990 | 11,514 | 12.1 |
| 1995 | 14,940 | 15.8 |
| 2000 | 19,271 | 20.3 |
| 2005 | 27,588 | 29.1 |
| 2010 | 43,214 | 45.6 |
| 2015 | 50,386 | 53.1 |
| 2020 | 56,095 | 59.2 |
| 2022 | 58,286 | 61.5 |
| 2023 | 59,367 | 62.6 |
| 2024 | 60,439 | 63.8 |
| 2025 | 61,504 | 64.9 |
| 2030 | 66,725 | 70.4 |
| 2035 | 71,821 | 75.8 |
| 2040 | 76,817 | 81 |
| 2045 | 81,634 | 86.1 |
| 2050 | 86,092 | 90.8 |
| 2055 | 90,041 | 95 |
| 2060 | 93,448 | 98.6 |
| 2065 | 96,385 | 101.7 |
| 2070 | 98,989 | 104.4 |
| 2075 | 101,409 | 107 |
| 2080 | 103,779 | 109.5 |
| 2085 | 106,178 | 112 |
| 2090 | 108,612 | 114.6 |
| 2095 | 111,028 | 117.1 |
| 2100 | 113,374 | 119.6 |
Data from US Census International Database