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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 1.63× the other value.

Surface area

Dominica is higher

Dominica records 750 km², about 4.17× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Aruba is higher

Aruba records $4.27 billion, about 6.19× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇼 Aruba107,995
🇩🇲 Dominica66,205

Aruba’s population is 63% larger than that of Dominica, a difference of 41,790.

Surface area

🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²
🇩🇲 Dominica750 km²

Dominica’s surface area is 317% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 570 km².

Population density

🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²
🇩🇲 Dominica88.3 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 580% higher than that of Dominica, a difference of 512 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024
🇩🇲 Dominica$688.9 million · 2024

Aruba’s nominal GDP is 519% larger than that of Dominica, a difference of $3.58 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024
🇩🇲 Dominica$10,405 · 2024

Aruba’s GDP per capita is 280% higher than that of Dominica, a difference of $29,093.

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

Roseau

Population

107,995

66,205

Surface area

180 km²

750 km²

Population density

600 /km²

88.3 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.27 billion · 2024

$688.9 million · 2024

GDP per capita

$39,499 · 2024

$10,405 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

Nationality

Aruban

Dominican

Phone code

+297

+1

Internet domain

.aw

.dm

ISO codes

AW / ABW

DM / DMA

Time zone

America/Aruba

America/Dominica

Native name

Aruba

Dominica

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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 Dominica

Dominica, the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean, enchants visitors with its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and crystal‑clear waterfalls, offering a pristine paradise where biodiversity thrives.

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Aruba & Dominica: 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 Dominica?

The capital of Dominica is Roseau.

What is the population of Dominica?

Dominica has a recorded population of approximately 66,205 people.

How big is Dominica?

Dominica covers an area of about 750 km².

What is the population density of Dominica?

Dominica has a population density of roughly 88.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Dominica?

Dominica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $688.9 million as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Dominica?

Dominica has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,405.

What currency is used in Dominica?

Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.

Where is Dominica located?

Dominica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Dominica called?

People from Dominica are referred to as Dominican.

What is the phone calling code for Dominica?

The international dialing code for Dominica is +1.

What is the internet domain for Dominica?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominica is .dm.

What time zone is Dominica in?

Dominica uses the America/Dominica time zone.

What is Dominica known for?

Dominica, the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean, enchants visitors with its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and crystal‑clear waterfalls, offering a pristine paradise where biodiversity thrives.