MigrantoTurks and Caicos Islands Diaspora
2.7K Turks and Caicos Islands live abroad — the #211 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1751 |
| Mali | 865 |
| Dominican Republic | 38 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 5 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Bermuda | 1 |
| Finland | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 67%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Bahamas is the primary destination for emigrants
Bahamas attracts 66% of all emigrants from the Turks and Caicos Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 32%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 93% to 66%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 0% to 32.5% since 1990.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 17 residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands has emigrated — 2.7K out of 46.5K, representing 5.7% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2246 |
| 1995 | 1431 |
| 2000 | 595 |
| 2005 | 1039 |
| 2010 | 2009 |
| 2015 | 2251 |
| 2020 | 2470 |
| 2024 | 2663 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Bahamas | Mali | Dominican Republic | Antigua and Barbuda | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2080 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1284 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 488 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 957 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1426 | 536 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1545 | 659 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1655 | 771 | 35 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1751 | 865 | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Turks and Caicos Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Turks and Caicos Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Turks and Caicos Islands move to?
Most Turks and Caicos Islands have moved to Bahamas, Mali and Dominican Republic — these three countries account for about 100% of all Turks and Caicos Islands living abroad.
How many Turks and Caicos Islands live abroad?
Around 2.7K Turks and Caicos Islands live abroad, making it the #211-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands lives abroad — that's 2.7K out of a total population of 46.5K.
How has emigration from the Turks and Caicos Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Turks and Caicos Islands has grown from 2.3K to 2.7K people, a growth of about 18%.
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