Aruba

Territory in Americas

In brief

Population: 108.8K (2025). World rank 190 of 216; in Americas, 34 of 46. Area: 180 km². World rank 223 of 249; in Americas, 48 of 56. GDP: $4.2B (2024). World rank 173 of 210; in Americas, 33 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: population 107.9K → 108.8K.

State

Official name: Aruba
Local name: Aruba
Capital: Oranjestad
Region: Americas
Form of government: Parliamentary democracy
UN member: No

Key figures

Population: 108,785 2025
Area: 180 km²
GDP: $4.2B 2024
GDP per person: $38,591 2024
Life expectancy: 76.5 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Dutch, Papiamento
Currency: Aruban Florin (AWG)
Time zones: UTC−4
Calling code: +297
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Right
Plug types: A, B, F
Mains voltage: 127 V