Birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Birth rates and death rates was 7.4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.4
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
118th
of 236 countries
All-time high
21.24
in 1950
All-time low
4.11
in 2003
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands is 7.4, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 21.24 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 4.11, in 2003.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 118th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 21.24 | — |
| 1951 | 20.7 | -2.5% |
| 1952 | 20.03 | -3.2% |
| 1953 | 19.32 | -3.6% |
| 1954 | 18.31 | -5.2% |
| 1955 | 17.71 | -3.3% |
| 1956 | 17.05 | -3.8% |
| 1957 | 16.3 | -4.4% |
| 1958 | 15.6 | -4.3% |
| 1959 | 14.92 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 14.45 | -3.1% |
| 1961 | 13.89 | -3.9% |
| 1962 | 13.4 | -3.5% |
| 1963 | 12.89 | -3.9% |
| 1964 | 12.37 | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 11.89 | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 11.5 | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 11.11 | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 10.79 | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 10.46 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 10.08 | -3.6% |
| 1971 | 9.62 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 9.27 | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 8.97 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 8.67 | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 8.4 | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 8.18 | -2.7% |
| 1977 | 7.96 | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 7.76 | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 7.62 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 7.48 | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 7.26 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 7.07 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 6.88 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 6.69 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 6.54 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 6.35 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 6.17 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 5.99 | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 5.83 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 5.63 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 5.43 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 5.24 | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 5.08 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 4.91 | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 4.78 | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 4.66 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 4.57 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 4.48 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 4.39 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 4.31 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 4.24 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 4.15 | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 4.11 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 4.12 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 4.18 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 4.31 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 4.47 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 4.84 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 4.98 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 5.29 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 5.67 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 6.05 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 6.21 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 6.4 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 6.45 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 6.66 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 6.8 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 6.92 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 7.04 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 7.39 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 7.71 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 7.37 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 7.4 | +0.4% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 7.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.37, 88% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 7.4 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.46, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 18.12 | 14.92 | 21.24 | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.28 | 10.46 | 14.45 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.65 | 7.62 | 10.08 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.63 | 5.83 | 7.48 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.92 | 4.39 | 5.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 | 4.11 | 4.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.35 | 5.29 | 7.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.47 | 7.37 | 7.71 | 4 |
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More health data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3379 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, total 33,898 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 203 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 71.1% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 17,257 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 73.6% (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 249 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 247 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Birth rates and death rates in Turks and Caicos Islands was 7.4 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rates and death rates recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 21.24 in 1950.
- What is the lowest birth rates and death rates recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.11 in 2003.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for birth rates and death rates?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 118th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rates and death rates rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rates and death rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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