Aruba Demographics

What is the population of Aruba?

Population	125,063
Population: Male/Female	male: 59,101 female: 65,962
Population Growth Rate	1.08%
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)
Nationality Noun	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%
Language Note	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%

Aruba Population Comparison

Aruba Health Information

What are the health conditions in Aruba?

Life Expectancy at Birth	total population: 78.5 years male: 75.4 years female: 81.6 years
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	8.8
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	total: 11.5 deaths/1,000 live births male: 15.6 deaths/1,000 live births female: 7.3 deaths/1,000 live births
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	improved: urban: 98.1% of population rural: 98.1% of population total: 98.1% of population unimproved: urban: 1.9% of population rural: 1.9% of population total: 1.9% of population
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.82
Gross reproduction rate	1
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	improved: urban: 97.7% of population rural: 97.7% of population total: 97.7% of population unimproved: urban: 2.3% of population rural: 2.3% of population total: 2.3% of population
Currently married women (ages 15-49)	42.1%

Aruba Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Aruba?

Life Expectancy at Birth	total population: 78.5 years male: 75.4 years female: 81.6 years
Median Age	total: 40.9 years male: 39.3 years female: 42.4 years
Gross reproduction rate	1
Infant Mortality Rate	total: 11.5 deaths/1,000 live births male: 15.6 deaths/1,000 live births female: 7.3 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.82

Aruba median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	12
Median Age	total: 40.9 years male: 39.3 years female: 42.4 years
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	8
Population Growth Rate	1.08%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	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
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)
Gross reproduction rate	1
Infant Mortality Rate	total: 11.5 deaths/1,000 live births male: 15.6 deaths/1,000 live births female: 7.3 deaths/1,000 live births
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.82

Aruba Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Aruba?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

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. We urge caution for scuba divers since persons suffering from decompression sickness have to be medically evacuated for proper treatment. The many drug stores, or “boticas”, provide prescription and over-the-counter medicine. Visitors will need a local prescription, and may not be able to find medications available in the United States. Emergency services are usually quick to respond. Aruba is only about 14 degrees from the equator, so the solar radiation is very strong. Sunscreen is recommended anytime you are outside during the day.

Aruba Education

What is school like in Aruba?

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP	5.5%
Literacy - female	97.8%
Literacy - male	97.8%
Literacy - total population	97.8%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	total: 14 years male: 13 years female: 14 years

Aruba Literacy

Can people in Aruba read?

Literacy - female	97.8%
Literacy - male	97.8%
Literacy - total population	97.8%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write

Aruba Crime

Is Aruba a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

The crime threat in Aruba is generally considered low, although travelers should always take precautions when in unfamiliar surroundings. There have been incidents of theft from hotel rooms and vehicles. Armed robberies have been known to occur. Valuables left unattended on beaches, in cars, and in hotel lobbies are easy targets for theft. Jewelry, phones, cameras, and other electronics are the most commonly stolen items. Be especially observant when visiting isolated areas.

Car theft, especially of rental vehicles for joyriding and stripping, can occur. Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen or damaged. Be sure you are sufficiently insured when renting vehicles, jet skis, and other items.

We recommend that visitors take additional precautions when visiting the entertainment district of San Nicolas. Due to the popularity of this area with tourists, many petty crimes are reported in this area.

Parents of young travelers should be aware that the legal drinking age of 18 is not always enforced in Aruba, so extra parental supervision may be appropriate. Young travelers in particular are urged to take the same precautions they would when going out in the United States, e.g. to travel in pairs or in groups if they choose to frequent Aruba’s nightclubs and bars, and if they opt to consume alcohol, to do so responsibly. Anyone who is a victim of a crime should make a report to Aruban police, as well as report it immediately to the U.S. Consulate General in Curacao. Do not rely on hotel/restaurant/tour company management to make the report for you.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, but if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

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