Quick Data on Aruba
Short Name | Aruba |
Capital | Oranjestad |
Long Name | Country of Aruba |
Country Code | AA |
Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
Total Area | 180 sq km |
Population | 119,428 |
Language | Papiamento, Dutch |
Nationality | Aruban(s) |
Geography of Aruba
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 12 30 N, 69 58 W, Aruba neighbors n/a. The terrain in Aruba is described as flat with a few hills; scant vegetation, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Aruba: tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation.
Surface Total | 180 sq km |
Land Surface | 180 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 68.5 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Ceru Jamanota 188 m |
Resources of Aruba
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL; white sandy beaches foster tourism. The agricultural land occupies 11.10% of Aruba, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 2.30%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 11.10% | 20 sq km | 2016 est. |
Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
Forest Land | 2.30% | 4 sq km | 2016 est. |
Other Land | 86.60% | 156 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Aruba
The population of the country is estimated at 119,428 people, with the biggest urban area having 30,000 ORANJESTAD (capital) (2018). Known as Aruban(s), the people from Aruba come from diversified ethnic groups such as Aruban 66%, Colombian 9.1%, Dutch 4.3%, Dominican 4.1%, Venezuelan 3.2%, Curacaoan 2.2%, Haitian 1.5%, Surinamese 1.2%, Peruvian 1.1%, Chinese 1.1%, other 6.2% (2010 est.). The official language is Papiamento, Dutch. Religions: Roman Catholic 75.3%, Protestant 4.9% (includes Methodist 0.9%, Adventist 0.9%, Anglican 0.4%, other Protestant 2.7%), Jehovah’s Witness 1.7%, other 12%, none 5.5%, unspecified 0.5% (2010 est.).
Population | 119,428 |
Nationality | Aruban(s) |
Official Language | Papiamento, Dutch |
Other Languages | Papiamento (official) (a creole language that is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and, to a lesser extent, French, as well as elements of African languages and the language of the Arawak) 69.4%, Spanish 13.7%, English (widely spoken) 7.1%, Dutch (official) 6.1%, Chinese 1.5%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 est.) |
Birth Rate | 12.1 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 8.7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 43.70% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Aruba
Aruba is a parliamentary democracy; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on the Dutch civil code.
Governing Type | parliamentary democracy; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Citizenship by Birth | see the Netherlands |
Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
Dual Citizenship | n/a |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Aruba
From a population total of 119,428, the labor force is 51,610 (2007 est.). The main products in agriculture are: aloes; livestock; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, petroleum transshipment facilities, banking. Its exports cover live animals and animal products, art and collectibles, machinery and electrical equipment, transport equipment. The main import products are: machinery and electrical equipment, refined oil for bunkering and reexport, chemicals; foodstuffs.
Exports | $137.1 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $1.122 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | US 20.2%, Colombia 17.6%, Venezuela 13%, Netherlands 9.1%, Thailand 8.4%, Panama 4.8% (2017) |
Import Partners | US 53.7%, Netherlands 13.1% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $37,500 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 939 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 11,364 (2012) |
Internet Users | 106,309 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 93.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Aruba, statistics sectio