Turks and Caicos Population 2024
The Turks and Caicos Islands are 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. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Turks and Caicos in 2024 is 46,432 (46 thousand).
Population of Turks and Caicos in 2024 – 46 thousand
Turks and Caicos | 2024 Estimate |
Total Population | 46,432 |
Caribbean Rank | 22 |
Sovereignty | British Territory |
Land Area | 950 sq.km (367 sq. mi) |
Area Rank | – |
Pop. Density | 41 people/sq. km |
Capital City | Cockburn Town |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Turks and Caicos
The religious landscape of Turks and Caicos Islands is predominantly Christian, with 86% of the population adhering to various Christian denominations. Baptists constitute the largest Christian group at 35.8%, followed by the Church of God (11.7%), Roman Catholics (11.4%), Anglicans (10%), Methodists (9.3%), Seventh-day Adventists (6%), and Jehovah’s Witnesses (1.8%). Other faiths collectively make up the remaining 14%, reflecting the religious diversity on the islands.
Catholics in Turks and Caicos are served by the Mission Sui Iuris, established in 1984 with territory taken from the Diocese of Nassau. This Catholic mission plays a significant role in providing spiritual guidance and support to the Catholic community in the region.
Religious Composition in Turks and Caicos:
Christian Denomination | Percentage |
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Baptists | 35.8% |
Church of God | 11.7% |
Roman Catholics | 11.4% |
Anglicans | 10.0% |
Methodists | 9.3% |
Seventh-day Adventists | 6.0% |
Jehovah’s Witnesses | 1.8% |
Other Christian Denominations | 1.0% |
Other Faiths | 14.0% |