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Rank #10 by World Population

🇦🇼Aruba

Aruba has a population of 107,359, ranking #10 in the world. The capital is Oranjestad. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: High income

107,359

Population

#10

World Rank

76.4

Life Expectancy

$35,719

GDP Per Capita

Aruba, #10 by world population

Aruba Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Aruba had a population of 54,922 in 1960 and 107,995 in 2024, a 96.6% growth over 64 years. The peak was 109,203 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.

2019 · 109K19602024
Aruba population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

107,995

Population (2024)

54,922

Population (1960)

109,203

Peak (2019)

1.08%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196054,922
196155,578
196256,320
196357,002
196457,619
196558,190
196658,694
196758,990
196859,069
196959,052
197058,950
197158,781
197258,047
197358,299
197458,349
197558,295
197658,368
197758,580
197858,776
197959,191
198059,909
198160,563
198261,276
198362,228
198462,901
198561,728
198659,931
198759,159
198859,331
198960,443
199062,753
199165,896
199269,005
199373,685
199477,595
199579,805
199683,021
199786,301
199888,451
199989,659
200090,588
200191,439
200292,074
200393,128
200495,138
200597,635
200699,405
2007100,150
2008100,917
2009101,604
2010101,838
2011102,591
2012104,110
2013105,675
2014106,807
2015107,906
2016108,727
2017108,735
2018108,908
2019109,203
2020108,587
2021107,700
2022107,310
2023107,359
2024107,995

Demographics

Population107,359
Population Growth Rate0.05%
Urban Population61.8%
Fertility Rate1.60 births/woman
Life Expectancy76.4 years
Infant Mortality Rate-
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$35,719

GDP Per Capita

-

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

159.0%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

131

Mobile Subs per 100

596.4

People per km2

147

Net Migration

Environment

2.3%

Forest Area

Aruba Climate

Aruba has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F) and receives about 410 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

28°C

Avg Temp

410

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

20°30°40°84mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Aruba — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°35 mm
February27° / 80°16 mm
March27° / 80°8 mm
April28° / 82°14 mm
May29° / 83°16 mm
June29° / 84°26 mm
July29° / 84°20 mm
August29° / 84°19 mm
September29° / 85°43 mm
October29° / 84°63 mm
November28° / 82°84 mm
December27° / 80°66 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Aruba

The most comfortable months to visit Aruba are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

MarchFebruaryJanuary

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Aruba in global context

Aruba is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aruba has a population of 107,359, ranking #10 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.05%.

Life expectancy in Aruba is 76.4 years.

Aruba's GDP per capita is $35,719. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

61.8% of Aruba's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 596.4 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Aruba is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit Aruba are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Aruba has an average annual temperature of 28°C and about 410 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically September and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Aruba is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 107,359. The population is growing slowly, about 0.0% annually.

Aruba is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $35,719. Life expectancy is high at 76.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman, and 61.8% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.