Homicide rate (UN, World) in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Homicide rate (UN, World) was 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
76.34 homicides per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 146.7%
World rank
1st
of 179 countries
All-time high
76.34 homicides per 100,000 population
in 2022
All-time low
0 homicides per 100,000 population
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2022
Homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1990–2022
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in homicides per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 146.7% on the previous year and up 542.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 homicides per 100,000 population, in 1990.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 1st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Homicide rate (UN, World) in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | homicides per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1991 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1992 | 7.71 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1993 | 7.33 homicides per 100,000 population | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 13.94 homicides per 100,000 population | +90.3% |
| 1995 | 6.64 homicides per 100,000 population | -52.4% |
| 1996 | 6.34 homicides per 100,000 population | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 12.13 homicides per 100,000 population | +91.3% |
| 1998 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2000 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2002 | 9.71 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2003 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2007 | 7.61 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2008 | 7.29 homicides per 100,000 population | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 7 homicides per 100,000 population | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 11.89 homicides per 100,000 population | +69.9% |
| 2014 | 5.71 homicides per 100,000 population | -52.0% |
| 2019 | 30.12 homicides per 100,000 population | +427.8% |
| 2020 | 51.82 homicides per 100,000 population | +72.1% |
| 2021 | 30.94 homicides per 100,000 population | -40.3% |
| 2022 | 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population | +146.7% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.12 homicides per 100,000 population, 68.2× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16.92 homicides per 100,000 population, 4.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.41 homicides per 100,000 population | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | 13.94 homicides per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.95 homicides per 100,000 population | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | 9.71 homicides per 100,000 population | 8 |
| 2010s | 15.9 homicides per 100,000 population | 5.71 homicides per 100,000 population | 30.12 homicides per 100,000 population | 3 |
| 2020s | 53.03 homicides per 100,000 population | 30.94 homicides per 100,000 population | 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 2 Saint Kitts and Nevis 64.16 homicides per 100,000 population compare
- 3 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 51.32 homicides per 100,000 population compare
- 4 United States Virgin Islands 49.86 homicides per 100,000 population compare
More social development data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 14 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0003 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 14 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 8 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands was 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population in 2022, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicide rate recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 76.34 homicides per 100,000 population in 2022.
- What is the lowest homicide rate recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 homicides per 100,000 population in 1990.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for homicide rate?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 1st out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is homicide rate rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 542.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Homicide rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Intentional homicide rate per 100,000 population.