Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 105,000 trips in 2003. ▲ Rising
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1995–2003
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands recorded 105,000 trips for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in 2003.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 108,000 trips in 2002 and was at its lowest, 75,000 trips, in 1995.
That places Turks and Caicos Islands 143rd out of 179 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | trips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 75,000 trips | — |
| 1996 | 83,000 trips | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 88,000 trips | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 103,000 trips | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 98,000 trips | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 104,000 trips | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 100,000 trips | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 108,000 trips | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 105,000 trips | -2.8% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 105,000 trips is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.47 million trips, 4% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 105,000 trips is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 667,148 trips, 16% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89,400 trips | 75,000 trips | 103,000 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 104,250 trips | 100,000 trips | 108,000 trips | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 140 Bermuda 122,900 trips compare
- 141 Cayman Islands 113,900 trips
- 142 Cook Islands 111,600 trips compare
- 144 Libya 102,000 trips compare
- 145 Northern Mariana Islands 96,600 trips compare
- 146 Anguilla 94,200 trips compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turks and Caicos Islands was 105,000 trips in 2003, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 108,000 trips in 2002.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,000 trips in 1995.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 143rd out of 179 countries with data for 2003.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.