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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Aruba’s population is 3.5% larger than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 3,618.
Virgin Islands (US)’s surface area is 94% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of 170 km².
Aruba’s population density is 101% higher than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of 302 /km².
Virgin Islands (US)’s nominal GDP is 9.5% larger than that of Aruba, a difference of $406.3 million.
Virgin Islands (US)’s GDP per capita is 12% higher than that of Aruba, a difference of $4,822.
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Oranjestad
Charlotte Amalie
107,995
104,377
180 km²
350 km²
600 /km²
298 /km²
$4.27 billion · 2024
$4.67 billion · 2022
$39,499 · 2024
$44,321 · 2022
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Aruban florin · AWG · ƒ
United States dollar · USD · $
Aruban
U.S. Virgin Island
+297
+1
.aw
.vi
AW / ABW
VI / VIR
America/Aruba
America/St_Thomas
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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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 →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 →The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.
Aruba has a recorded population of approximately 107,995 people.
Aruba covers an area of about 180 km².
Aruba has a population density of roughly 600 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Aruba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.27 billion as of 2024.
Aruba has a GDP per capita of approximately $39,499.
Aruba uses the Aruban florin (AWG), with the symbol ƒ.
Aruba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Aruba are referred to as Aruban.
The international dialing code for Aruba is +297.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Aruba is .aw.
Aruba uses the America/Aruba time zone.
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.
The capital of Virgin Islands (US) is Charlotte Amalie.
Virgin Islands (US) has a recorded population of approximately 104,377 people.
Virgin Islands (US) covers an area of about 350 km².
Virgin Islands (US) has a population density of roughly 298 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Virgin Islands (US) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.67 billion as of 2022.
Virgin Islands (US) has a GDP per capita of approximately $44,321.
Virgin Islands (US) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Virgin Islands (US) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Virgin Islands (US) is United States Virgin Islands.
People from Virgin Islands (US) are referred to as U.S. Virgin Island.
The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (US) is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (US) is .vi.
Virgin Islands (US) uses the America/St_Thomas time zone.
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.