Who moves to Turks and Caicos Islands
22.2K people have chosen Turks and Caicos Islands for relocation — #182 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Turks and Caicos Islands? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Haiti | 17446 |
| Dominican Republic | 2198 |
| United States | 1156 |
| Canada | 576 |
| United Kingdom | 521 |
| Bahamas | 339 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 90%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Turks and Caicos Islands.
Haiti is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Haiti accounts for 78% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 10%.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
51% of the population growth of Turks and Caicos Islands since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 2 residents of Turks and Caicos Islands is foreign-born — 22.2K out of 46.5K, representing 47.8% of the population.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 54% to 78%, with Haiti increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4481 |
| 1995 | 5901 |
| 2000 | 7746 |
| 2005 | 8240 |
| 2010 | 12934 |
| 2015 | 17760 |
| 2020 | 20121 |
| 2024 | 22236 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Haiti | Dominican Republic | United States | Canada | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2430 | 349 | 454 | 162 | 246 |
| 1995 | 3567 | 520 | 565 | 284 | 316 |
| 2000 | 5127 | 692 | 676 | 406 | 386 |
| 2005 | 5652 | 722 | 695 | 427 | 398 |
| 2010 | 9756 | 1354 | 715 | 448 | 410 |
| 2015 | 13928 | 1756 | 925 | 462 | 416 |
| 2020 | 15787 | 1989 | 1046 | 521 | 471 |
| 2024 | 17446 | 2198 | 1156 | 576 | 521 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Turks and Caicos Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Turks and Caicos Islands