Population of Aruba
As of May 2025, the population of Aruba is 106.1 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 151 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.13%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.1 years in 2015 to 42.6 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.2 years and population density is 589.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Aruba peaked in 1991, reaching around 3.94% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.14% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.67 thousand in 1991 to nearly -151 in 2025.
Life Expectancy
In Aruba, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.8 years in 2005 to 77.2 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Aruba
The cities of Aruba are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 103.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Oranjestad, with approximately 30 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Noord with 24.2 thousand and Tanki Leendert with 21.5 thousand.
These are the 12 most populous cities in Aruba:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oranjestad | 29,998 |
| 2 | Noord | 24,193 |
| 3 | Tanki Leendert | 21,500 |
| 4 | San Nicolas | 15,200 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | 12,900 |
| 6 | Paradera | 12,000 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Savaneta | 11,500 |
| 8 | Palm Beach | 5,637 |
| 9 | Pos Chiquito | 5,259 |
| 10 | Alto Vista | 5,146 |
| 11 | Moco | 4,430 |
| 12 | Washington | 4,390 |