Population

CubavsTurks 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
Cuba is higher
Nominal GDP
Cuba is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Cuba’s population is about 236× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 10,933,248.
Surface area
Cuba’s surface area is about 116× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 108,930 km².
Population density
Cuba’s population density is 104% higher than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 50.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 61.5× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of $105.61 billion.
GDP per capita
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ GDP per capita is 290% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $27,902.
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
Havana
Cockburn Town
Population
10,979,783
46,535
Surface area
109,880 km²
950 km²
Population density
99.9 /km²
49 /km²
Nominal GDP
$107.35 billion · 2020
$1.75 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$9,605 · 2020
$37,507 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Caribbean
Currency
Cuban peso · CUP · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Cuban
Turks and Caicos Island
Phone code
+53
+1
Internet domain
.cu
.tc
ISO codes
CU / CUB
TC / TCA
Time zone
America/Havana
America/Grand_Turk
Native name
Cuba
Turks and Caicos Islands
| Measure | Cuba | Turks and Caicos Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Havana | Cockburn Town |
| Population | 10,979,783 | 46,535 |
| Surface area | 109,880 km² | 950 km² |
| Population density | 99.9 /km² | 49 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $107.35 billion · 2020 | $1.75 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $9,605 · 2020 | $37,507 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Cuban peso · CUP · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Cuban | Turks and Caicos Island |
| Phone code | +53 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .cu | .tc |
| ISO codes | CU / CUB | TC / TCA |
| Time zone | America/Havana | America/Grand_Turk |
| Native name | Cuba | Turks and Caicos Islands |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Cuba
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
Full Cuba 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 →Cuba & Turks and Caicos Islands: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
What is the population of Cuba?
Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.
How big is Cuba?
Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².
What is the population density of Cuba?
Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cuba?
Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.
What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?
Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.
What currency is used in Cuba?
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.
Where is Cuba located?
Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
What are people from Cuba called?
People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.
What is the phone calling code for Cuba?
The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.
What is the internet domain for Cuba?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.
What time zone is Cuba in?
Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.
What is Cuba known for?
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
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.