People and Society

People and Society of Aruba

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Aruba.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality: noun: Aruban(s) adjective: Aruban; Dutch
Ethnic Groups: Dutch 78.7%, Colombian 6.6%, Venezuelan 5.5%, Dominican 2.8%, Haitian 1.3%, other 5.1%
Population: 106,537
Population (Male / Female): male: 59,101 female: 65,962
Population Distribution: most residents live in or around Oranjestad and San Nicolaas; most settlments tend to be located on the less mountainous western side of the island
Urban Population: urban population: 44.3% of total population rate of urbanization: 0.77% annual rate of change
Population in Major Urban Areas: 30,000 ORANJESTAD (capital)
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 17.2% (male 10,815/female 10,747) 15-64 years: 65.7% (male 39,621/female 42,487) 65 years and over: 17.1% (2024 est.) (male 8,665/female 12,728)
Median Age: total: 40.9 years male: 39.3 years female: 42.4 years
Sex Ratio at Birth: at birth: 1.02 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.01 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.93 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.68 male(s)/female total population: 0.9 male(s)/female

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Medical care is generally considered to be good in Aruba. There is one hospital, Dr. H.E. Oduber Hospital, whose medical standards can be favorably compared to a small hospital in the U.S. The hospital has tiered health care, and accommodations will vary depending on insurance and the ability to pay. There is a small medical center in San Nicolas. Please be aware that there is no decompression chamber available on the island.

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