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ArubavsCuraçao

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

Curaçao is higher

Curaçao records 155,967, about 1.44× the other value.

Surface area

Curaçao is higher

Curaçao records 444 km², about 2.47× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Aruba is higher

Aruba records $4.27 billion, about 1.20× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇼 Aruba107,995
🇨🇼 Curaçao155,967

Curaçao’s population is 44% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 47,972.

Surface area

🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²
🇨🇼 Curaçao444 km²

Curaçao’s surface area is 147% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 264 km².

Population density

🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²
🇨🇼 Curaçao351 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 71% higher than that of Curaçao, a difference of 249 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024
🇨🇼 Curaçao$3.56 billion · 2024

Aruba’s nominal GDP is 20% larger than that of Curaçao, a difference of $704.5 million.

GDP per capita

🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024
🇨🇼 Curaçao$22,833 · 2024

Aruba’s GDP per capita is 73% higher than that of Curaçao, a difference of $16,666.

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

Willemstad

Population

107,995

155,967

Surface area

180 km²

444 km²

Population density

600 /km²

351 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.27 billion · 2024

$3.56 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$39,499 · 2024

$22,833 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ

Nationality

Aruban

Curacaoan

Phone code

+297

+599

Internet domain

.aw

.cw

ISO codes

AW / ABW

CW / CUW

Time zone

America/Aruba

America/Curacao

Native name

Aruba

Curaçao

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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 Curaçao

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

Full Curaçao profile →

Aruba & Curaçao: 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 Curaçao?

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.

What is the population of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a recorded population of approximately 155,967 people.

How big is Curaçao?

Curaçao covers an area of about 444 km².

What is the population density of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a population density of roughly 351 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a GDP per capita of approximately $22,833.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with the symbol ƒ.

Where is Curaçao located?

Curaçao is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Curaçao called?

People from Curaçao are referred to as Curacaoan.

What is the phone calling code for Curaçao?

The international dialing code for Curaçao is +599.

What is the internet domain for Curaçao?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Curaçao is .cw.

What time zone is Curaçao in?

Curaçao uses the America/Curacao time zone.

What is Curaçao known for?

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.