AMERICAS

TC flag Turks and Caicos Islands

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 50,828
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $37,507
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About Turks and Caicos IslandsOverview, geography, and key facts
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Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. They are known primarily for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. The resident population in 2023 was estimated by The World Factbook at 59,367, making it the third-largest of the British overseas territories by population. However, according to a Department of Statistics estimate in 2022, the population was 47,720.

Capital Cockburn Town
Population 50,828
Area 948 km²
Languages English
Currency United States dollar (USD)
GDP/Capita $37,507
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
United States dollar (USD)
GDP
$1.7B
GDP per Capita
$37,507

Development

Life Expectancy
78.0 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Cockburn Town
Area
948 km²
Population
50,828
Timezone
UTC-04:00
Languages
English
Calling Code
+1649
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
TC