MigrantoTurks and Caicos Islands Diaspora
2.7K Turks and Caicos Islands live abroad — 6% of the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1751 |
| Mali | 865 |
| Dominican Republic | 38 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 5 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Bermuda | 1 |
| Finland | 0 |
By region
67% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Turks and Caicos Islands diaspora in numbers
Most Turks and Caicos Islands abroad live in the Bahamas
66% of the diaspora lives in the Bahamas, while the next country accounts for just 32%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 93% to 66%.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has grown since 1990
0% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 32.5% today.
1 in 17 people born in the Turks and Caicos Islands lives abroad
2.7K people born in the Turks and Caicos Islands now live in other countries — 5.7% of a population of 46.5K.
Turks and Caicos Islands diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2246 |
| 1995 | 1431 |
| 2000 | 595 |
| 2005 | 1039 |
| 2010 | 2009 |
| 2015 | 2251 |
| 2020 | 2470 |
| 2024 | 2663 |
Largest communities over time
Turks and Caicos Islands living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Turks and Caicos Islands in each country has changed since the selected year
Turks and Caicos Islands among immigrants in other countries
Where Turks and Caicos Islands make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Turks and Caicos Islands live outside Turks and Caicos Islands?
Around 2.7K Turks and Caicos Islands live abroad, the world's #211 largest diaspora.
Where do most Turks and Caicos Islands abroad live?
Most Turks and Caicos Islands live in Bahamas, Mali and Dominican Republic — these three countries account for about 100% of all Turks and Caicos Islands living abroad.
Which country has the largest Turks and Caicos Islands population outside Turks and Caicos Islands?
Bahamas is home to the largest Turks and Caicos Islands community abroad — 1.8K people, about 66% of all Turks and Caicos Islands living abroad.
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.
Is the Turks and Caicos Islands diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Turks and Caicos Islands living abroad has grown from 2.3K to 2.7K, about 18%.
Where does the data on the Turks and Caicos Islands diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Turks and Caicos Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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