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See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

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

The biggest differences first

Population

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 101.7× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 610.4× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 25.2× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇼 Aruba107,995
🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783

Cuba’s population is about 102× that of Aruba, a difference of 10,871,788.

Surface area

🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²
🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²

Cuba’s surface area is about 610× that of Aruba, a difference of 109,700 km².

Population density

🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²
🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 500% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 500 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024
🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020

Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 25.2× that of Aruba, a difference of $103.09 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024
🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020

Aruba’s GDP per capita is 311% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $29,893.

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

Havana

Population

107,995

10,979,783

Surface area

180 km²

109,880 km²

Population density

600 /km²

99.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.27 billion · 2024

$107.35 billion · 2020

GDP per capita

$39,499 · 2024

$9,605 · 2020

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

Cuban peso · CUP · $

Nationality

Aruban

Cuban

Phone code

+297

+53

Internet domain

.aw

.cu

ISO codes

AW / ABW

CU / CUB

Time zone

America/Aruba

America/Havana

Native name

Aruba

Cuba

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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 Cuba

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

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Aruba & Cuba: 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 Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.

How big is Cuba?

Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².

What is the population density of Cuba?

Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cuba?

Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.

What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?

Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.

Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cuba called?

People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.

What is the phone calling code for Cuba?

The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.

What is the internet domain for Cuba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.

What is Cuba known for?

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.