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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Barbados’ population is 162% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 174,472.
Barbados’ surface area is 139% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 250 km².
Barbados’ population density is 9.5% higher than that of Aruba, a difference of 56.9 /km².
Barbados’ nominal GDP is 76% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of $3.23 billion.
Aruba’s GDP per capita is 49% higher than that of Barbados, a difference of $12,954.
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Oranjestad
Bridgetown
107,995
282,467
180 km²
430 km²
600 /km²
657 /km²
$4.27 billion · 2024
$7.50 billion · 2024
$39,499 · 2024
$26,545 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ
Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$
Aruban
Barbadian
+297
+1
.aw
.bb
AW / ABW
BB / BRB
America/Aruba
America/Barbados
Aruba
Barbados
| Measure | Aruba | Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Oranjestad | Bridgetown |
| Population | 107,995 | 282,467 |
| Surface area | 180 km² | 430 km² |
| Population density | 600 /km² | 657 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.27 billion · 2024 | $7.50 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $39,499 · 2024 | $26,545 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ | Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$ |
| Nationality | Aruban | Barbadian |
| Phone code | +297 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .aw | .bb |
| ISO codes | AW / ABW | BB / BRB |
| Time zone | America/Aruba | America/Barbados |
| Native name | Aruba | Barbados |
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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.
Full Aruba profile →Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
Full Barbados profile →The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.
Aruba has a recorded population of approximately 107,995 people.
Aruba covers an area of about 180 km².
Aruba has a population density of roughly 600 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Aruba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.27 billion as of 2024.
Aruba has a GDP per capita of approximately $39,499.
Aruba uses the Aruban florin (AWG), with the symbol ƒ.
Aruba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Aruba are referred to as Aruban.
The international dialing code for Aruba is +297.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aruba is .aw.
Aruba uses the America/Aruba time zone.
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.
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.
Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².
Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.
Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.
Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.
The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.
Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.
Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.