Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea, characterized by a small but steadily growing population which is now estimated at over 45,000 persons. As a high-income, service-driven economy, the territory has achieved strong economic performance in recent years, while continuing to navigate structural considerations such as capacity constraints, climate vulnerability, and the need for strengthened data systems to support evidence-based policymaking. These dynamics present a clear opportunity for targeted technical cooperation and strategic engagement with international development partners.

Following the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy of the Turks and Caicos Islands has demonstrated a robust and sustained recovery, driven largely by the resurgence of the tourism sector. Sound fiscal management prior to the pandemic helped to cushion economic shocks and has supported a relatively strong rebound trajectory. At the same time, ongoing investments in national data systems, including the 2019-2020 publication of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), represent an important step toward strengthening the evidence base for social policy. Emerging findings highlight priority areas for continued attention, including the protection and well-being of children and the prevention of violence, underscoring opportunities for the United Nations system to further support inclusive and people-centred development outcomes.

The Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office, serving Jamaica, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, is based in Jamaica and operates under the leadership of a single United Nations Resident Coordinator. In close collaboration with UN country teams and a wide range of national and regional partners, the Office drives a coordinated and strategic approach to advancing sustainable development, strengthening partnerships, and delivering impactful results across the Caribbean. 

The UN System is poised to deliver results for the TCI through its pending formalized agreement to the joint framework called the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UN MSDCF) in the Caribbean.

The United Nations Country Team, led by the Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office in Jamaica, is well positioned to coordinate the expansion of tailored development support aligned with TCI’s unique needs and priorities, while leveraging the UN system’s convening and mobilizing capacity to advance the SDGs and TCI’s national strategic goals.

Currently, Turks and Caicos Islands receives some technical support through The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women and the regional specialized agency for health - Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization regional office in the Americas.

Reference: United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (2025). Common Country Analysis: Turks & Caicos Islands. (2023).