Americas 0.1M peopleABW Capital: Oranjestad
Moving to Aruba
It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Colombia.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$50,649.3USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
--years
WHO Data. UHC Index: --/100.
Unemployment
--%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
1.9per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
4.3%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
monarchy
Head of State: William Alexander of the Netherlands
Head of Gov: Evelyn Wever-Croes
Ruling Party
People's Electoral Movement
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%
Connectivity
97.2%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
--/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
--
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
17.1%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+147
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Climate Profile (Oranjestad)
Jan
28 °C
min 25°21 rain days
Feb
28 °C
min 24°16 rain days
Mar
29 °C
min 25°9 rain days
Apr
30 °C
min 25°8 rain days
May
31 °C
min 26°1 rain days
Jun
31 °C
min 27°4 rain days
Jul
31 °C
min 27°8 rain days
Aug
32 °C
min 27°9 rain days
Sep
33 °C
min 28°0 rain days
Oct
32 °C
min 27°8 rain days
Nov
30 °C
min 27°16 rain days
Dec
30 °C
min 26°17 rain days