🇦🇼 Aruba
Aruba (North America) has a population of 108,785 (2025), ranking 188 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Aruba: $38,591 /inh. (2024), ranking 43 out of 211. Economic growth is 6.8 % (2024). Annual inflation stands at 4.3 % (2019).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Aruba, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP per capita growth (16/211), Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) (18/205), Diabetes prevalence (19/207).
Weaknesses – Aruba, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gross savings (138/178), Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (153/203), Inflation (consumer prices) (138/191).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Aruba has $38,591 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Aruba has 4.3 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Aruba has 6.8 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 6.2 % | 2024 | 16 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 6.8 % | 2024 | 23 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $24,725 /inh. | 2021 | 29 of 184 |
| GDP per capita | $38,591 /inh. | 2024 | 43 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $35,200 /inh. | 2024 | 44 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $51,712 /inh. | 2024 | 50 of 201 |
| GDP | $4.2B | 2024 | 173 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $5.6B | 2024 | 174 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 183 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 83.3 % | 2023 | 40 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 2.9 % | 2023 | 98 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.8 % | 2023 | 105 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.1 % | 2024 | 129 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.3 % | 2019 | 138 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.79 LCU/$ | 2025 | 146 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 86 % | 2024 | 14 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 164.1 % | 2024 | 16 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 78.2 % | 2024 | 25 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 5.2 % | 2023 | 39 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 6.9 % | 2023 | 86 of 185 |
| Services exports | $3B | 2023 | 112 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $216M | 2025 | 178 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 1,951,000 arr. | 2019 | 69 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.1B | 2020 | 76 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.5 % | 2024 | 85 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1 % | 2023 | 128 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $71.1M | 2025 | 153 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | -0.4 % | 1999 | 160 of 160 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 17.9 % | 2024 | 80 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.8 months | 2023 | 50 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 58 % | 2023 | 59 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $2.2B | 2025 | 128 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 76.3 % | 2023 | 14 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 25.7 % | 2024 | 70 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 13.9 % | 2023 | 138 of 178 |
| Household final consumption | 49.1 % | 2024 | 155 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 2.4 % | 2023 | 181 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 10.8 % | 2023 | 182 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0 % | 2023 | 199 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 52.8 % | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 41 yrs | 2023 | 48 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 17.8 % | 2025 | 50 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.7 % | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Urban population | 61.7 % | 2025 | 119 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52.2 per 100 | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.5 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Population | 108,785 inhab. | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 89.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.2 % | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73.8 yrs | 2024 | 86 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 87 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 78.9 yrs | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.73 % | 2025 | 116 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.61 children/woman | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| New tuberculosis cases | 8 per 100,000 | 2024 | 51 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.8 % | 2024 | 57 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 96.7 % | 2016 | 112 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.9 % | 2024 | 132 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 12 L/person | 2024 | 13 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.6 % | 2024 | 19 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 68 % | 2024 | 6 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 11.2 % | 2020 | 7 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.4 % | 2020 | 10 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.5 % | 2020 | 40 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.3 % | 2020 | 44 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 81.4 % | 2020 | 69 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.9 % | 2020 | 84 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.39 | 2003 | 93 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 123 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 134 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 600 inh./km² | 2024 | 13 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 12.5 ° | 2026 | 141 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 69 km | 2026 | 164 of 227 |
| Land area | 180 km² | 2024 | 202 of 212 |
| Total area | 180 km² | 2024 | 203 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 5 % | 2015 | 137 of 212 |
| Highest point | 188 m | 2026 | 207 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 26.9 % | 2025 | 53 of 210 |
| Arable land | 11.1 % | 2024 | 95 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 11.1 % | 2024 | 173 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 2.7 % | 2024 | 186 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.27 | 2025 | 18 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.23 | 2025 | 28 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.11 | 2025 | 29 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.97 | 2025 | 37 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.87 | 2025 | 44 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.9 | 2025 | 44 of 203 |
Justice and security 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.9 per 100,000 | 2014 | 77 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 18 per 1,000 | 2024 | 85 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96 % | 2002 | 128 of 204 |
Work and social rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 94.3 % | 2021 | 33 of 210 |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Aruba?
Aruba has about 108,785 inhabitants (2025), ranking 188 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Aruba?
GDP per capita is $38,591 /inh. (2024): Aruba ranks 43 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Aruba?
Annual inflation is 4.3 % (2019); Aruba ranks 138 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Aruba stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Aruba has $38,591 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Aruba come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.