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Aruba population overview
Aruba is the 24th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 108,985 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of 0% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,035 births (9.5 per 1,000 people) and 1,112 deaths (10.2 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 76 people. The infant mortality rate is 1 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 54,922 in 1960 to 108,785 in 2025 — a change of +98.1%, or +1.1% per year on average. It peaked at 109,203 in 2019 and has declined 0.2% since.
Demographically, the median age is 41.7 years; life expectancy at birth is 76.8 years; women have on average 1.6 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 16.5% of residents are under 15 and 17.8% are 65 or older (2025); 61.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Oranjestad. Aruba covers 180 km², giving a population density of about 605 people per km². GDP was $4.17B in 2024 — about $38,591 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Aruba population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 108,967 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 108,985 |
| World rank | #198 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #24 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | 0% |
| Births per year est. | 1,035 |
| Deaths per year est. | 1,112 |
| Net migration per year est. | +76 |
| Birth rate | 9.5 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 10.2 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 89.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 41.7 years |
| Life expectancy | 76.8 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 61.7% |
| Surface area 2023 | 180 km² |
| Population density | 605 per km² |
| Capital | Oranjestad |
| GDP (current US$) 2024 | $4.17B |
| GDP per capita 2024 | $38,591 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Aruba population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 108,967 | – | – |
| 2025 | 108,785 | +790 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 107,995 | +636 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 107,359 | +49 | +0% |
| 2022 | 107,310 | -390 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 107,700 | -887 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 108,587 | +681 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 107,906 | +6,068 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 101,838 | +4,203 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 97,635 | +7,047 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 90,588 | +10,783 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 79,805 | +17,052 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 62,753 | +1,025 | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 61,728 | +1,819 | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 59,909 | +1,614 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 58,295 | -655 | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 58,950 | +760 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 58,190 | +3,268 | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 54,922 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Aruba
Population over time
- From 54,922 in 1960 to 108,967 today — up 98.4%.
- Population peaked at 109,203 in 2019 and is down 0.2% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.1% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 76.5 years (2024), up 12.5 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.6 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 7.6 births vs 7.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 0.2 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 16.5% of the population is under 15 and 17.8% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 2.9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.56 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 5.15 t in 2024, vs 0.43 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 8.8% of final energy in 2022 (+8.5 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 2.3% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 61.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 59% in 1960 (+2.7 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Economy
- GDP: $4.17B in 2024.
- Nominal GDP is up 49.3% since 2014.
- That works out to $38,591 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 4.3% in 2019.
Internet & mobile
- 97.2% of people used the internet in 2017.
- Mobile subscriptions: 130.6 per 100 people (2022) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aruba in 2026?
As of October 2026, Aruba has an estimated population of 108,967. The United Nations estimated 108,985 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the 0% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Aruba growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at 0% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 1,035 births and 1,112 deaths, with net migration of +76.
What is the population density of Aruba?
About 605 people per square kilometre: 108,967 people living on 180 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Aruba?
The median age is 41.7 years, and life expectancy at birth is 76.8 years. 16.5% of the population is under 15 and 17.8% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Aruba rank by population?
Aruba is the 198th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 24th in North America, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Aruba changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 54,922; by 2025 it had grown to 108,785 (+98.1%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (0%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.