Aruba Population 2024
Aruba is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the mid-south of the Caribbean Sea. It’s part of the Dutch Caribbean along with Curaçao & Sint Maarten. As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Aruba in 2024 is 106,178 (107 thousand)
*Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten.
| Aruba | 2024 Estimates |
| Total Population | 106,178 |
| Caribbean Rank | 15 |
| Sovereignty | Dutch territory |
| Land Area | 180 Km2 (69 sq. miles) |
| Area Rank | – |
| Pop. Density | 593 per Km2 (1,536 people per mi2). |
| Capital City | Oranjestad |
Race and Ethnicity
The population of Aruba, as of 2020, is estimated to be composed of 78.7% Dutch, 6.6% Colombian, 5.5% Venezuelan, 2.8% Dominican, 1.3% Haitian, and 5.1% from other backgrounds. Although no pure-blooded Aboriginals remain, Aruba has a strong Arawak heritage compared to most other Caribbean islands. The physical features of the islanders reflect their genetic Arawak heritage. The majority of the population is descended from Caquetío, African slaves, and Dutch settlers, with smaller contributions from various other groups such as the Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, and Sephardic Jews who have settled on the island over time.
Religion in Aruba
In Aruba, the religious landscape is characterized by a diverse array of beliefs. The majority of the population, approximately 75.3%, identifies as Roman Catholic, indicating a strong influence of Catholicism on the island. A notable percentage, 5.5%, identifies with no specific religious affiliation, while Protestantism and other religions collectively make up 4.9% and 4.4%, respectively. Jehovah’s Witnesses constitute a smaller yet distinct community at 1.7%. A fraction of the population, 0.5%, falls under the category of unspecified religious affiliation.
Religious Composition in Aruba:
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 75.3% |
| None | 5.5% |
| Protestant | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.4% |
| Jehovah’s Witness | 1.7% |
| Unspecified | 0.5% |
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