Aruba
ABWLatin America & Caribbean High incomeCapital: OranjestadEconomy
Fiscal
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Education
Trade
Energy / Env
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Governance
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Labor
47/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$5
2027▲ 4.2%
Population
107,995
2024▲ 0.6%
GDP per Capita
$42,761
2027▲ 4.2%
Life Expectancy
76.4 years
2023▲ 0.2%
Aruba in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Aruba· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Aruba
Aruba's GDP is $4.47B (2026), with a population of 107,995, and GDP per capita of $41,026. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 2.2%, inflation at 2.1%, unemployment at 4.6%, government debt at 63.9% of GDP, life expectancy of 76.4 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Situated in Latin America and the Caribbean, this high-income economy has a GDP of $4.47 billion in 2026, ranking it 164th globally. The economy exhibits moderate growth with a real GDP increase of 2.2% in 2026. GDP per capita stands at $41K, reflecting a relatively affluent population. The economy is highly open, with trade accounting for 160.4% of GDP in 2024, indicating significant reliance on external commerce. Foreign direct investment inflows are modest at 2.4% of GDP. The inflation rate is stable at 2.1%, and the unemployment rate is low at 4.6% in 2026, suggesting a robust labor market. The population is approximately 107,995 as of 2024. Life expectancy at birth is 76.4 years, indicating a generally healthy population. The fertility rate is low at 1.6 births per woman. The society benefits from a strong educational system and notable health indicators, contributing to overall development.
▶Economy27 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary14 indicators · 2019–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 2.1% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 60.6% | 2027 | ▼ 5.2% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | 1.1% | 2027 | ▼ 8.3% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 8.5% | 2027 | ▼ 7.6% | IMF |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.8% | 2027 | ▲ 4.3% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 4.3% | 2019 | ▲ 17.4% | WB |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | -1.2% | 2023 | ▼ 170.4% | WB |
| Lending Interest Rate (%) | 5.8% | 2023 | ▼ 4.9% | WB |
| Deposit Interest Rate (%) | 2.8% | 2023 | ▲ 55.6% | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $1.47B | 2023 | ▼ 4.9% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 5.8 | 2023 | ▼ 16.5% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 1.79 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 1.4 | 2024 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 81.4% | 2023 | ▼ 12.6% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 160.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 84.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 76.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $3.58B | 2024 | ▲ 13.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $3.26B | 2024 | ▲ 10.9% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $162.0M | 2024 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $1.49B | 2024 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 2.4% | 2024 | ▲ 167.5% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 2.1% | 2024 | ▲ 43.6% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $103.3M | 2024 | ▲ 175.1% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $38.1M | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▼ 12.0% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 6.9% | 2023 | ▼ 3.6% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 5.1% | 2023 | ▼ 26.9% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $194.5M | 2023 | ▼ 15.6% | WB |
▶Finance1 indicator · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 56.7% | 2023 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,995 | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▲ 1193.8% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 596 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 180 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 180 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 61.8% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 66,731 | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 38.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 76.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 73.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 78.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.6 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 8 | 2023 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 7.6 | 2023 | ▼ 7.4% | WB |
| Net Migration | 111 | 2025 | ▼ 21.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 16.8% | 2024 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 66.1% | 2024 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 17.1% | 2024 | ▲ 4.2% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 51.3% | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 25.8% | 2024 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 25.5% | 2024 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 116.2 | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 59.3 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
▶Labor1 indicator · 2010 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 16.6% | 2010 | — | WB |
▶Education13 indicators · 2016–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 3.6% | 2021 | ▼ 18.4% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 11.0% | 2021 | ▼ 43.5% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 107.7% | 2024 | ▲ 5.0% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 124.4% | 2024 | ▼ 5.6% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 14.1% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 93.8% | 2022 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 107.2% | 2022 | ▲ 17.1% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 628 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 553 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 27.5% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 85.0 | 2021 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 33.2% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 18.4% | 2016 | — | WB |
▶Health1 indicator · 2024 · WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | 8 | 2024 | ▲ 124.3% | WHO |
▶Energy & Environment11 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 5.1 | 2024 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 1 | 2024 | ▲ 3.5% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 14.8% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 8.8% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 2.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 4 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 11.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 98.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture3 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 11.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 170 | 2023 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 8.5 | 2023 | ▼ 22.7% | WB |
▶Technology7 indicators · 2017–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 97.2% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 131 | 2022 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 17.5 | 2022 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 1,574.1 | 2024 | ▲ 12.7% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $1.7M | 2023 | ▼ 4.0% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 0.7% | 2023 | ▲ 27.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $19.8M | 2023 | ▲ 44.3% | WB |
▶Infrastructure4 indicators · 2018–2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 274,280 | 2018 | ▲ 22.7% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 57,062 | 2021 | ▲ 7.3% | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 85.2% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender3 indicators · 2012–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 18.8 | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.02 | 2012 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.96 | 2015 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.71 | 2023 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.8 | 2023 | ▼ 28.0% | WB |
| Political Stability | 1.43 | 2023 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 0.95 | 2023 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 1.27 | 2023 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 1.02 | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 75.5% | 2023 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 78.3% | 2023 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 87.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 97.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 2.0M | 2019 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $1.08B | 2020 | ▼ 48.9% | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $310.0M | 2020 | ▼ 22.3% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 74.6% | 2020 | ▼ 9.4% | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $1.0M | 2020 | ▼ 80.0% | WB |
▶Urban Development3 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.5% | 2024 | ▲ 1911.3% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 0.0% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.7% | 2024 | ▲ 326.1% | WB |
