Aruba
Country statistics · 1990–present
Aruba at a Glance
Aruba is home to 107,995 people as of 2024, with a population that is broadly stable in size. At a GDP per capita of $47,798, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 107,995 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.6 and a death rate of 7.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -0.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -20 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Aruba is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $5 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $47,798 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.4% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.5 years (2024), close to the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.8% (2010), reflecting high literacy rates.