Turks and Caicos Islands vs American Samoa: What the Numbers Mean

Turks and Caicos Islands has a population of 46,855 and is growing at 0.87% per year.American Samoa has a population of 46,029 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 826 people, with Turks and Caicos Islands in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Turks and Caicos Islands has a density of 49 people per km² across 948 km², while American Samoa has a density of 231 people per km² across 199 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.