Population

ArubavsVirgin Islands (US)
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Virgin Islands (US) is higher
Nominal GDP
Virgin Islands (US) is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Aruba’s population is 3.5% larger than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 3,618.
Surface area
Virgin Islands (US)’s surface area is 94% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 170 km².
Population density
Aruba’s population density is 101% higher than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 302 /km².
Nominal GDP
Virgin Islands (US)’s nominal GDP is 9.5% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of $406.3 million.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Aruba | Virgin Islands (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 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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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Aruba profile →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.
Full Virgin Islands (US) profile →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.