MigrantoAruban Diaspora
29.3K Arubans live abroad — the #173 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 94% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23381 |
| Curaçao | 2786 |
| Sint Maarten | 1419 |
| US Virgin Islands | 500 |
| Venezuela | 436 |
| Colombia | 381 |
| Dominican Republic | 180 |
| Australia | 70 |
| Dominica | 47 |
| Costa Rica | 46 |
| Saint Lucia | 26 |
| Norway | 18 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 4 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 80%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Aruba.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 76% from 16.6K to 29.3K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 6.8% to 79.9% since 1990.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 39% to 80%, with Curaçao increasingly the primary choice.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 4 residents of Aruba has emigrated — 29.3K out of 108K, representing 27.1% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4564 |
| 1995 | 4844 |
| 2000 | 5433 |
| 2005 | 5447 |
| 2010 | 7117 |
| 2015 | 9011 |
| 2020 | 16628 |
| 2024 | 29305 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Netherlands | Curaçao | Sint Maarten | US Virgin Islands | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 261 | 1758 | 1124 | 417 | 430 |
| 1995 | 422 | 1758 | 1124 | 468 | 424 |
| 2000 | 838 | 1758 | 1124 | 520 | 415 |
| 2005 | 1421 | 1758 | 617 | 510 | 436 |
| 2010 | 2720 | 1573 | 1234 | 501 | 463 |
| 2015 | 4333 | 1708 | 1286 | 501 | 486 |
| 2020 | 11589 | 1992 | 1358 | 500 | 457 |
| 2024 | 23381 | 2786 | 1419 | 500 | 436 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Aruba as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Aruba
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Arubans move to?
Most Arubans have moved to Netherlands, Curaçao and Sint Maarten — these three countries account for about 94% of all Arubans living abroad.
How many Arubans live abroad?
Around 29.3K Arubans live abroad, making it the #173-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Aruba lives abroad?
About 27% of the population of Aruba lives abroad — that's 29.3K out of a total population of 108K.
How has emigration from Aruba changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Aruba has grown from 9K to 29.3K people, a growth of about 225%.
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