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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Aruba is higher

Aruba records 107,995, about 1.15× the other value.

Surface area

Antigua and Barbuda is higher

Antigua and Barbuda records 440 km², about 2.44× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Aruba is higher

Aruba records $4.27 billion, about 1.93× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda93,772
🇦🇼 Aruba107,995

Aruba’s population is 15% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 14,223.

Surface area

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda440 km²
🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²

Antigua and Barbuda’s surface area is 144% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 260 km².

Population density

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda213 /km²
🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 182% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of 387 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda$2.21 billion · 2024
🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024

Aruba’s nominal GDP is 93% larger than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $2.06 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda$23,542 · 2024
🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024

Aruba’s GDP per capita is 68% higher than that of Antigua and Barbuda, a difference of $15,956.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

St. John's

Oranjestad

Population

93,772

107,995

Surface area

440 km²

180 km²

Population density

213 /km²

600 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.21 billion · 2024

$4.27 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,542 · 2024

$39,499 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

Nationality

Antiguan or Barbudan

Aruban

Phone code

+1

+297

Internet domain

.ag

.aw

ISO codes

AG / ATG

AW / ABW

Time zone

America/Antigua

America/Aruba

Native name

Antigua and Barbuda

Aruba

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About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean, famed for its turquoise waters and the boast of having a beach for every day of the year. A sovereign state within the Commonwealth, it pairs a relaxed island pace with a vibrant sailing and tourism economy. Its capital, St. John's, sits on the larger island of Antigua.

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About Aruba

Aruba, a glittering Dutch Caribbean island just 15 miles north of Venezuela, welcomes visitors with endless sunny skies, pristine white‑sand beaches, and a vibrant mix of cultures that feels both relaxed and cosmopolitan.

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Antigua and Barbuda & Aruba: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's.

What is the population of Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has a recorded population of approximately 93,772 people.

How big is Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda covers an area of about 440 km².

What is the population density of Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has a population density of roughly 213 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.21 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,542.

What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.

Where is Antigua and Barbuda located?

Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Antigua and Barbuda called?

People from Antigua and Barbuda are referred to as Antiguan or Barbudan.

What is the phone calling code for Antigua and Barbuda?

The international dialing code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1.

What is the internet domain for Antigua and Barbuda?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Antigua and Barbuda is .ag.

What time zone is Antigua and Barbuda in?

Antigua and Barbuda uses the America/Antigua time zone.

What is Antigua and Barbuda known for?

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean, famed for its turquoise waters and the boast of having a beach for every day of the year. A sovereign state within the Commonwealth, it pairs a relaxed island pace with a vibrant sailing and tourism economy. Its capital, St. John's, sits on the larger island of Antigua.

What is the capital of Aruba?

The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.

What is the population of Aruba?

Aruba has a recorded population of approximately 107,995 people.

How big is Aruba?

Aruba covers an area of about 180 km².

What is the population density of Aruba?

Aruba has a population density of roughly 600 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Aruba?

Aruba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.27 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Aruba?

Aruba has a GDP per capita of approximately $39,499.

What currency is used in Aruba?

Aruba uses the Aruban florin (AWG), with the symbol ƒ.

Where is Aruba located?

Aruba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Aruba called?

People from Aruba are referred to as Aruban.

What is the phone calling code for Aruba?

The international dialing code for Aruba is +297.

What is the internet domain for Aruba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aruba is .aw.

What time zone is Aruba in?

Aruba uses the America/Aruba time zone.

What is Aruba known for?

Aruba, a glittering Dutch Caribbean island just 15 miles north of Venezuela, welcomes visitors with endless sunny skies, pristine white‑sand beaches, and a vibrant mix of cultures that feels both relaxed and cosmopolitan.