Population of Aruba

As of July 2026, the population of Aruba is 105.9 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 174 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.15%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.5 years in 2016 to 42.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.4 years and population density is 588.2 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 -0.16% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.67 thousand in 1991 to nearly -174 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Aruba, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74 years in 2006 to 77.4 years in 2026, 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 105.1 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 14 most populous cities in Aruba: