Aruba Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Aruba's population growth was 0.73% in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 23.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Aruba's population growth stood at 0.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025. Aruba ranked 130th globally.
Aruba's population growth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, as per the World Bank data. The island nation's population growth peaked in 1993 at 6.56%, a period characterized by rapid economic expansion driven by the tourism and offshore finance sectors. Conversely, Aruba faced a population decline of 2.95% in 1986, largely due to emigration and a decline in birth rates. Following a period of stabilization, Aruba's population growth rate has been steady, currently standing at 0.73%, the same rate as Ecuador. This rate is higher than that of Nauru, a country with a similar geographical profile, which registered a growth rate of 0.70% in 2025. With its stable growth rate, Aruba's population is unlikely to surge in the near future. However, a significant shift in the island's economy, such as the expansion of its renewable energy sector, could potentially alter this trajectory by attracting new residents and stimulating economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.73% | +0.14pp | #130 |
| 2024 | 0.59% | +0.55pp | #83 |
| 2023 | 0.05% | +0.41pp | #43 |
| 2022 | -0.36% | +0.46pp | #29 |
| 2021 | -0.82% | −0.25pp | #25 |
| 2020 | -0.57% | −0.84pp | #23 |
| 2019 | 0.27% | +0.11pp | #59 |
| 2018 | 0.16% | +0.15pp | #50 |
| 2017 | 0.01% | −0.75pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 0.76% | −0.27pp | #83 |
| 2015 | 1.02% | −0.04pp | #98 |
| 2014 | 1.07% | −0.43pp | #99 |
| 2013 | 1.49% | +0.02pp | #126 |
| 2012 | 1.47% | +0.73pp | #128 |
| 2011 | 0.74% | +0.51pp | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's population growth was 0.73% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's population growth peaked at 6.56% in 1993.
The lowest population growth in Aruba was -2.95% in 1986.
Aruba ranks 130th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's population growth is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Aruba in 2025 was 0.73%. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_population-growth,
title = {Aruba Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}