Population

BarbadosvsTurks and Caicos Islands
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Turks and Caicos Islands is higher
Nominal GDP
Barbados is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Barbados’ population is 507% larger than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 235,932.
Surface area
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ surface area is 121% larger than that of Barbados, a difference of 520 km².
Population density
Barbados’ population density is about 13.4× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 608 /km².
Nominal GDP
Barbados’ nominal GDP is 330% larger than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of $5.75 billion.
GDP per capita
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ GDP per capita is 41% higher than that of Barbados, a difference of $10,962.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bridgetown
Cockburn Town
Population
282,467
46,535
Surface area
430 km²
950 km²
Population density
657 /km²
49 /km²
Nominal GDP
$7.50 billion · 2024
$1.75 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$26,545 · 2024
$37,507 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Barbadian
Turks and Caicos Island
Phone code
+1
+1
Internet domain
.bb
.tc
ISO codes
BB / BRB
TC / TCA
Time zone
America/Barbados
America/Grand_Turk
Native name
Barbados
Turks and Caicos Islands
| Measure | Barbados | Turks and Caicos Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bridgetown | Cockburn Town |
| Population | 282,467 | 46,535 |
| Surface area | 430 km² | 950 km² |
| Population density | 657 /km² | 49 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $7.50 billion · 2024 | $1.75 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $26,545 · 2024 | $37,507 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Barbadian | Turks and Caicos Island |
| Phone code | +1 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .bb | .tc |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB | TC / TCA |
| Time zone | America/Barbados | America/Grand_Turk |
| Native name | Barbados | Turks and Caicos Islands |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Barbados
Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
Full Barbados profile →About Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, southeast of the Bahamas, prized for some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Built on tourism and offshore finance, the islands draw visitors to their barrier reefs and the famous Grace Bay. The seat of government is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.
Full Turks and Caicos Islands profile →Barbados & Turks and Caicos Islands: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
How big is Barbados?
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
What is the population density of Barbados?
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Barbados?
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Barbados?
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
What currency is used in Barbados?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Where is Barbados located?
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Barbados called?
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
What is the phone calling code for Barbados?
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
What is the internet domain for Barbados?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
What time zone is Barbados in?
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
What is Barbados known for?
Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
What is the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands?
The capital of Turks and Caicos Islands is Cockburn Town.
What is the population of Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a recorded population of approximately 46,535 people.
How big is Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands covers an area of about 950 km².
What is the population density of Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a population density of roughly 49 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.75 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $37,507.
What currency is used in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Turks and Caicos Islands located?
Turks and Caicos Islands is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Turks and Caicos Islands called?
People from Turks and Caicos Islands are referred to as Turks and Caicos Island.
What is the phone calling code for Turks and Caicos Islands?
The international dialing code for Turks and Caicos Islands is +1.
What is the internet domain for Turks and Caicos Islands?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turks and Caicos Islands is .tc.
What time zone is Turks and Caicos Islands in?
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the America/Grand_Turk time zone.
What is Turks and Caicos Islands known for?
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, southeast of the Bahamas, prized for some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Built on tourism and offshore finance, the islands draw visitors to their barrier reefs and the famous Grace Bay. The seat of government is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.