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Aruba

North America · Caribbean

GDP / Capita$39K#32 / 190High
Population109K185th
PPP / Capita$52KHigh

Sunny Caribbean island outside the hurricane belt: tourism-driven, very safe, Dutch infrastructure.

At a Glance

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Very ExpensivePrice Level IndexHigher is cheaper to live in
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HighLife ExpectancyLife expectancy at birth
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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.

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Quick Facts

Capital

Oranjestad

Languages

Dutch, Papiamento

Currency

ƒ AWG

Area

180 km²

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Nomad Hub

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Digital Nomad Visa

Min. Income

No minimum

Duration

6 months

Renewable

Unclear

Application Fee

Varies

Application difficultyMedium
Tax treatmentExempt
Processing time—
Health insurance—
Dependents—
Apply onlineYes
Path to residencyNo
Open to all nationalitiesRestricted
Official pageImmigration portal

GDP / Capita

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$39K

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PPP / Capita

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$52K

Very High

GNI / Capita

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$35K

High

FDI Inflows

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2.5%

Education Spend

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3.6%

Price Level Index

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17th pct

Expensive

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+55% nominal+17% real
$20K$40K$60K5%200620102015202020252027
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast

Twenty years here

Year by year →The world report →
Life expectancy at birth73.4 → 76.5 (+3.1)
Urban population65 → 62 (-3)
Births per woman1.84 → 1.61 (-0.23)
Renewable share of energy0 → 9 (+9)
Access to electricity100 → 100 (0)
CO2 emissions per person4 → 5.2 (+1.2)
Forest area2 → 2 (0)

World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).

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Quick answers

What is life expectancy in Aruba?

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