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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 1.03× the other value.

Surface area

Virgin Islands (US) is higher

Virgin Islands (US) records 350 km², about 1.94× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Virgin Islands (US) is higher

Virgin Islands (US) records $4.67 billion, about 1.10× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇦🇼 Aruba107,995
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)104,377

Aruba’s population is 3.5% larger than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 3,618.

Surface area

🇦🇼 Aruba180 km²
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)350 km²

Virgin Islands (US)’s surface area is 94% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 170 km².

Population density

🇦🇼 Aruba600 /km²
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)298 /km²

Aruba’s population density is 101% higher than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 302 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇼 Aruba$4.27 billion · 2024
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)$4.67 billion · 2022

Virgin Islands (US)’s nominal GDP is 9.5% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of $406.3 million.

GDP per capita

🇦🇼 Aruba$39,499 · 2024
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)$44,321 · 2022

Virgin Islands (US)’s GDP per capita is 12% higher than that of Aruba, a difference of $4,822.

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

Charlotte Amalie

Population

107,995

104,377

Surface area

180 km²

350 km²

Population density

600 /km²

298 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.27 billion · 2024

$4.67 billion · 2022

GDP per capita

$39,499 · 2024

$44,321 · 2022

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ

United States dollar · USD · $

Nationality

Aruban

U.S. Virgin Island

Phone code

+297

+1

Internet domain

.aw

.vi

ISO codes

AW / ABW

VI / VIR

Time zone

America/Aruba

America/St_Thomas

Native name

Aruba

United States Virgin 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 Virgin Islands (US)

The United States Virgin Islands are a Caribbean territory of the United States, a trio of main islands known for sheltered harbours, historic Danish-era towns and protected natural beauty. A popular cruise and beach destination, they combine American governance with deep Caribbean character. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, sits on St. Thomas.

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Aruba & Virgin Islands (US): 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 Virgin Islands (US)?

The capital of Virgin Islands (US) is Charlotte Amalie.

What is the population of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a recorded population of approximately 104,377 people.

How big is Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) covers an area of about 350 km².

What is the population density of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a population density of roughly 298 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.67 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a GDP per capita of approximately $44,321.

What currency is used in Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is Virgin Islands (US) located?

Virgin Islands (US) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of Virgin Islands (US)?

The native name of Virgin Islands (US) is United States Virgin Islands.

What are people from Virgin Islands (US) called?

People from Virgin Islands (US) are referred to as U.S. Virgin Island.

What is the phone calling code for Virgin Islands (US)?

The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (US) is +1.

What is the internet domain for Virgin Islands (US)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (US) is .vi.

What time zone is Virgin Islands (US) in?

Virgin Islands (US) uses the America/St_Thomas time zone.

What is Virgin Islands (US) known for?

The United States Virgin Islands are a Caribbean territory of the United States, a trio of main islands known for sheltered harbours, historic Danish-era towns and protected natural beauty. A popular cruise and beach destination, they combine American governance with deep Caribbean character. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, sits on St. Thomas.