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Aruba

North America · Caribbean

Incomes are high.

Money

Incomes above the median country

GNI per person
$35,200national income per person, US dollarsVery high
World Bank · 2024

Income and inflation over time

Income per person rose 55% in current dollars from 2006 to 2024, and rose 17% after inflation.

GDP per person, current US$At purchasing power parityInflation

$0$30K$60K$51,712 PPP$38,591Inflation, % a year10%0200620102015202020242006, $24,846 a person, $35,938 at PPP, inflation 3.6%2007, $26,736 a person, $37,769 at PPP, inflation 5.4%2008, $28,172 a person, $38,905 at PPP, inflation 9%2009, $25,135 a person, $34,340 at PPP, inflation -2.1%2010, $24,093 a person, $33,730 at PPP, inflation 2.1%2011, $25,712 a person, $35,324 at PPP, inflation 4.3%2012, $25,120 a person, $34,096 at PPP, inflation 0.6%2013, $25,814 a person, $35,902 at PPP, inflation -2.4%2014, $26,130 a person, $35,657 at PPP, inflation 0.4%2015, $27,458 a person, $35,973 at PPP, inflation 0.5%2016, $27,442 a person, $36,118 at PPP, inflation -0.9%2017, $28,440 a person, $37,525 at PPP, inflation -1%2018, $30,082 a person, $39,287 at PPP, inflation 3.6%2019, $30,654 a person, $38,555 at PPP, inflation 4.3%2020, $22,664 a person, $28,734 at PPP2021, $26,827 a person, $35,207 at PPP2022, $31,001 a person, $41,863 at PPP2023, $34,898 a person, $47,522 at PPP2024, $38,591 a person, $51,712 at PPP$0$30K$60KInflation, % a year10%0200620102015202020242006, $24,846 a person, $35,938 at PPP, inflation 3.6%2007, $26,736 a person, $37,769 at PPP, inflation 5.4%2008, $28,172 a person, $38,905 at PPP, inflation 9%2009, $25,135 a person, $34,340 at PPP, inflation -2.1%2010, $24,093 a person, $33,730 at PPP, inflation 2.1%2011, $25,712 a person, $35,324 at PPP, inflation 4.3%2012, $25,120 a person, $34,096 at PPP, inflation 0.6%2013, $25,814 a person, $35,902 at PPP, inflation -2.4%2014, $26,130 a person, $35,657 at PPP, inflation 0.4%2015, $27,458 a person, $35,973 at PPP, inflation 0.5%2016, $27,442 a person, $36,118 at PPP, inflation -0.9%2017, $28,440 a person, $37,525 at PPP, inflation -1%2018, $30,082 a person, $39,287 at PPP, inflation 3.6%2019, $30,654 a person, $38,555 at PPP, inflation 4.3%2020, $22,664 a person, $28,734 at PPP2021, $26,827 a person, $35,207 at PPP2022, $31,001 a person, $41,863 at PPP2023, $34,898 a person, $47,522 at PPP2024, $38,591 a person, $51,712 at PPP

World Bank: GDP per person in current US dollars and at PPP, real GDP per person, consumer price inflation. Observed years only.

Health

Above-average life expectancy

Life expectancy
76.5years, at birthHigh
#74 of 195
World Bank · 2024
Air pollution
13.9PM2.5, micrograms per cubic metre, national averageModerateWHO · 2023
Visas and moving

Digital nomad visaMedium

Minimum income
No minimum
Duration
6 months
Renewable
Unclear
Application fee
Varies
  • Tax treatmentExempt
  • Apply onlineYes
  • Path to residencyNo
  • NationalitiesSome are restricted
Official pageImmigration portal
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How it changed

Twenty years here

Year by yearThe world report
Life expectancy at birth
76.5 years2024at birthUp 3.1 years from 73.4 years in 2005
Urban population
62%2025of people in towns and citiesDown 3 points from 65% in 2006
Births per woman
1.612024births per womanDown 0.23 from 1.84 in 2005
Renewable share of energy
9%2022of energy usedUp 9 points from 0% in 2004
Access to electricity
100%2024of people with electricityLevel with 2005
CO2 emissions per person
5.2 t2024of CO2 per person a yearUp 1.2 t from 4 t in 2005
Forest area
2%2023of land under forestLevel with 2004

World Bank, from the first to the last observed year of each indicator; each has its own window.

Our take

Sunny Caribbean island outside the hurricane belt: tourism-driven, very safe, Dutch infrastructure. The case for living here is high incomes.

About Aruba

Aruba is a small Dutch Caribbean island known for its consistently sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and steady trade winds that make it a favourite for windsurfers and beach lovers. The island is polished and visitor-friendly, with a relaxed pace and a multicultural local culture shaped by Dutch, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. Those seeking authenticity or seclusion beyond the resort strip may find it a little manicured.

Practical facts

  • CapitalOranjestad
  • LanguagesDutch, Papiamento
  • CurrencyAruban florin (AWG)
  • Area180 km²
  • Drives on theright
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What is life expectancy in Aruba?

Life expectancy at birth in Aruba is 76.5 yrs (World Bank), ranked #74 of 195 countries.