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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 235.9× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 115.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 61.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands46,535

Cuba’s population is about 236× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 10,933,248.

Surface area

🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands950 km²

Cuba’s surface area is about 116× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 108,930 km².

Population density

🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands49 /km²

Cuba’s population density is 104% higher than that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of 50.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands$1.75 billion · 2024

Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 61.5× that of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a difference of $105.61 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands$37,507 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.

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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.