Mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Mobile phone subscriptions was 25,085 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1980–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2004, mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands stood at 25,085. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 29.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 25,085 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 205th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 9,052 | — |
| 2003 | 19,361 | +113.9% |
| 2004 | 25,085 | +29.6% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 25,085 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.70 million, 1% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 25,085 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.51 million, 1% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,833 | 9,052 | 25,085 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 202 San Marino 41,000 compare
- 203 British Virgin Islands 36,760 compare
- 204 Gibraltar 36,708 compare
- 206 Palau 24,000
- 207 Micronesia (country) 22,410 compare
- 208 Northern Mariana Islands 20,474 compare
More science & technology data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 109.75 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.1 units per person (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 25,085 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 26.41 units per square kilometre (2004)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 109.75 per 100 people (2004)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 109.75 per 100 people (2004)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 98.0% (2022)
- Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network 98.0% (2022)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 95.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 95.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Turks and Caicos Islands was 25,085 in 2004, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 25,085 in 2004.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 205th out of 212 countries with data for 2004.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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