Homicides (UN, World) in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Homicides (UN, World) was 35 homicides in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
35 homicides
Change on year
up 150.0%
World rank
124th
of 179 countries
All-time high
35 homicides
in 2022
All-time low
0 homicides
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2022
Homicides 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.
Analysis
The most recent figure for homicides in Turks and Caicos Islands is 35 homicides, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 150.0% on the previous year and up 775.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicides in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 35 homicides in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 homicides, in 1990.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 124th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Homicides (UN, World) in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | homicides | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 homicides | — |
| 1991 | 0 homicides | — |
| 1992 | 1 homicides | — |
| 1993 | 1 homicides | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2 homicides | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 1 homicides | -50.0% |
| 1996 | 1 homicides | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2 homicides | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 homicides | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 homicides | — |
| 2000 | 0 homicides | — |
| 2001 | 0 homicides | — |
| 2002 | 2 homicides | — |
| 2003 | 0 homicides | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 homicides | — |
| 2007 | 2 homicides | — |
| 2008 | 2 homicides | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2 homicides | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4 homicides | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 2 homicides | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 13 homicides | +550.0% |
| 2020 | 23 homicides | +76.9% |
| 2021 | 14 homicides | -39.1% |
| 2022 | 35 homicides | +150.0% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 35 homicides is below the median for high income countries, which is 52.5 homicides, 67% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 35 homicides is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 489 homicides, 7% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8 homicides | 0 homicides | 2 homicides | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 homicides | 0 homicides | 2 homicides | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.33 homicides | 2 homicides | 13 homicides | 3 |
| 2020s | 24 homicides | 14 homicides | 35 homicides | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 39 homicides compare
- 122 French Guiana 38.7 homicides compare
- 123 Cape Verde 36 homicides compare
- 125 Ireland 34 homicides compare
- 126 Palestine 33 homicides compare
- 127 Saint Kitts and Nevis 30 homicides 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 homicides in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Homicides in Turks and Caicos Islands was 35 homicides 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 homicides recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 35 homicides in 2022.
- What is the lowest homicides recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 homicides in 1990.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for homicides?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is homicides rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 775.0%. 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 Homicides. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of intentional homicides.