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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

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 70.4× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 247.5× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 30.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783
🇨🇼 Curaçao155,967

Cuba’s population is about 70.4× that of Curaçao, a difference of 10,823,816.

Surface area

🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²
🇨🇼 Curaçao444 km²

Cuba’s surface area is about 247× that of Curaçao, a difference of 109,436 km².

Population density

🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²
🇨🇼 Curaçao351 /km²

Curaçao’s population density is 252% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 251 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020
🇨🇼 Curaçao$3.56 billion · 2024

Cuba’s nominal GDP is about 30.1× that of Curaçao, a difference of $103.79 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020
🇨🇼 Curaçao$22,833 · 2024

Curaçao’s GDP per capita is 138% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $13,228.

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

Havana

Willemstad

Population

10,979,783

155,967

Surface area

109,880 km²

444 km²

Population density

99.9 /km²

351 /km²

Nominal GDP

$107.35 billion · 2020

$3.56 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,605 · 2020

$22,833 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Cuban peso · CUP · $

Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ

Nationality

Cuban

Curacaoan

Phone code

+53

+599

Internet domain

.cu

.cw

ISO codes

CU / CUB

CW / CUW

Time zone

America/Havana

America/Curacao

Native name

Cuba

Curaçao

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About Cuba

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

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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.

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Cuba & Curaçao: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.

How big is Cuba?

Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².

What is the population density of Cuba?

Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cuba?

Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.

What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?

Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.

Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cuba called?

People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.

What is the phone calling code for Cuba?

The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.

What is the internet domain for Cuba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.

What is Cuba known for?

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

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.