Aruba Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 191st most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
108,743
The population of Aruba is about 108,743 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 109 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Aruba is ranked 191st of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.02% a year. It peaked around 2019 at 109 thousand and is projected to fall to 100 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (55 thousand) it has grown by 98%. Population density is 604 people per square kilometre. 62% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
109 thousand
Yearly change
−0.02%
World rank
191st
Share of world
0.00%
Density
604/km²
Land area
180 km²
Life expectancy
76.5 yrs
Births per woman
1.61
GDP per capita
$38,591
GDP
$4.2B
Population of Aruba, 1960–2050
Aruba population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 54,922 | — | 305 |
| 1970 | 58,950 | −0.17% | 328 |
| 1980 | 59,909 | +1.21% | 333 |
| 1990 | 62,753 | +3.82% | 349 |
| 2000 | 90,588 | +1.04% | 503 |
| 2010 | 101,838 | +0.23% | 566 |
| 2020 | 108,587 | −0.56% | 603 |
| 2024 | 107,995 | +0.59% | 600 |
| 2026proj. | 108,758 | −0.02% | 604 |
| 2030proj. | 108,299 | −0.16% | 602 |
| 2040proj. | 104,979 | −0.40% | 583 |
| 2050proj. | 99,964 | −0.55% | 555 |
Aruba vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,635 times as many people as Aruba. Bangladesh is 2.3 times more densely populated.
Aruba population: questions and answers
What is the population of Aruba in 2026?
About 108,758 (109 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Aruba's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.02% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Aruba?
About 604 people per km², with a land area of 180 km².
What will the population of Aruba be in 2050?
About 100 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Aruba?
Oranjestad.
What is the life expectancy in Aruba?
76.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.