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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 1.45× the other value.

Surface area

Cayman Islands is higher

Cayman Islands records 264 km², about 1.47× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cayman Islands is higher

Cayman Islands records $7.24 billion, about 1.70× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇼 Aruba107,995
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands74,457

Aruba’s population is 45% larger than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 33,538.

Surface area

🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands264 km²

The Cayman Islands’ surface area is 47% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 84 km².

Population density

🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands282 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 113% higher than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 318 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$7.24 billion · 2023

The Cayman Islands’ nominal GDP is 70% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of $2.98 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$99,144 · 2023

The Cayman Islands’ GDP per capita is 151% higher than that of Aruba, a difference of $59,645.

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

Oranjestad

George Town

Population

107,995

74,457

Surface area

180 km²

264 km²

Population density

600 /km²

282 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.27 billion · 2024

$7.24 billion · 2023

GDP per capita

$39,499 · 2024

$99,144 · 2023

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

Cayman Islands dollar · KYD · $

Nationality

Aruban

Caymanian

Phone code

+297

+1

Internet domain

.aw

.ky

ISO codes

AW / ABW

KY / CYM

Time zone

America/Aruba

America/Cayman

Native name

Aruba

Cayman Islands

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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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About Cayman Islands

Nestled in the turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a trio of sun‑kissed islands renowned for their pristine beaches, world‑class diving, and vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe that blends Caribbean charm with international flair.

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Aruba & Cayman Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Cayman Islands?

The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town.

What is the population of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a recorded population of approximately 74,457 people.

How big is Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands covers an area of about 264 km².

What is the population density of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a population density of roughly 282 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.24 billion as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $99,144.

What currency is used in Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands uses the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Cayman Islands located?

Cayman Islands is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cayman Islands called?

People from Cayman Islands are referred to as Caymanian.

What is the phone calling code for Cayman Islands?

The international dialing code for Cayman Islands is +1.

What is the internet domain for Cayman Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cayman Islands is .ky.

What time zone is Cayman Islands in?

Cayman Islands uses the America/Cayman time zone.

What is Cayman Islands known for?

Nestled in the turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a trio of sun‑kissed islands renowned for their pristine beaches, world‑class diving, and vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe that blends Caribbean charm with international flair.