Aruba
- Capital:
- Oranjestad
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Oranjestad, Sint Nicolaas, Palm Beach/Malmok
- Abbreviation:
- ABW
108,164
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
108,164
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Aruba's population is projected to be 76,681 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 108,164 | 0.11% | 197 |
| 2025 | 108,147 | 0.14% | 197 |
| 2020 | 107,400 | 0.3% | 197 |
| 2019 | 107,076 | 0.6% | 197 |
| 2018 | 106,432 | 0.66% | 197 |
| 2017 | 105,731 | 0.72% | 197 |
| 2015 | 104,184 | 0.8% | 199 |
| 2010 | 100,114 | 1.22% | 199 |
| 2005 | 94,230 | 1.2% | 199 |
| 2000 | 88,761 | 3.17% | 198 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 108,164 | 0.11% | 197 |
| 2032 | 107,474 | -0.12% | 197 |
| 2037 | 106,032 | -0.27% | 197 |
| 2042 | 104,076 | -0.37% | 198 |
| 2047 | 101,653 | -0.47% | 199 |
| 2052 | 98,806 | -0.57% | 200 |
| 2057 | 95,888 | -0.6% | 200 |
| 2062 | 93,126 | -0.58% | 200 |
| 2067 | 90,629 | -0.54% | 200 |
| 2072 | 88,374 | -0.5% | 200 |
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Oranjestad has a metropolitan area population of 28,876, comprising 26.7%% of Aruba's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oranjestad | 28,876 | 26.7% |
| 2 | Sint Nicolaas | 13,506 | 12.49% |
| 3 | Palm Beach/Malmok | 5,956 | 5.51% |
| 4 | Pos Chikito | 5,649 | 5.22% |
| 5 | Alto Vista | 5,342 | 4.94% |
| 6 | Tanki Leendert | 5,056 | 4.67% |
| 7 | Moco/Tanki Flip | 4,784 | 4.42% |
| 8 | Shiribana | 4,764 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Washington | 4,673 | 4.32% |
| 10 | Ayo | 4,048 | 3.74% |
As of 2026, Aruba has a total population of 108,164, ranking as the 197th most populous nation in the world.
Aruba represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.02% of North America's population.
Aruba has a population density of 600.9 people per km² (approximately 1556.4 per mi²), making it the 19th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026