MigrantoImmigrants in Aruba
71K foreigners live in Aruba — 66% of the country's population
Immigrants in Aruba by country
The 3 largest groups make up 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 23312 |
| Colombia | 14983 |
| Netherlands | 7032 |
| Dominican Republic | 6636 |
| Curaçao | 3764 |
| Haiti | 2501 |
| Suriname | 2049 |
| Peru | 1739 |
| China | 1728 |
| Philippines | 1537 |
| Jamaica | 1142 |
| Sint Maarten | 1075 |
| USA | 937 |
| India | 505 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 454 |
| Guyana | 442 |
| Grenada | 394 |
| Portugal | 250 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 173 |
| Dominica | 163 |
| Nicaragua | 163 |
| Turkey | 15 |
By region of origin
83% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Aruba in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
132% of the population growth of Aruba since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 2 residents of Aruba was born abroad
71K of 108K residents were born abroad — 65.7% of the population.
37% of all emigrants from Curaçao live in Aruba
No other country has more people born in Curaçao.
The immigrant population has grown 37% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Aruba rose from 51.8K to 71K in four years.
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
33% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 21%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 19% to 33%, and today that group is people born in Venezuela.
Immigrant population in Aruba over time
Foreigners living in Aruba, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11099 |
| 1995 | 19002 |
| 2000 | 26897 |
| 2005 | 30144 |
| 2010 | 32812 |
| 2015 | 34496 |
| 2020 | 51770 |
| 2024 | 70994 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Aruba, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Colombians | Dutch | Dominicans | Curaçaoans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1144 | 1849 | 2096 | 2042 | 438 |
| 1995 | 2000 | 4446 | 2885 | 2829 | 1095 |
| 2000 | 2856 | 7043 | 3674 | 3615 | 1751 |
| 2005 | 3074 | 8243 | 4056 | 3903 | 2063 |
| 2010 | 3232 | 9280 | 4359 | 4114 | 2335 |
| 2015 | 3399 | 9762 | 4585 | 4327 | 2455 |
| 2020 | 17000 | 10926 | 5128 | 4839 | 2745 |
| 2024 | 23312 | 14983 | 7032 | 6636 | 3764 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Aruba
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Aruba
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Aruba?
Around 71K immigrants live in Aruba — the world's #146 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Aruba are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 66% of the population of Aruba — that's 71K out of a total population of 108K.
Where do most immigrants in Aruba come from?
Most immigrants in Aruba come from Venezuela, Colombia and Netherlands — these three countries account for about 64% of all immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Aruba?
Around 23.3K Venezuelans live in Aruba — about 33% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Aruba growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Aruba has grown from 34.5K to 71K, about 106%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Aruba come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Aruba. Their children born in Aruba are not included.
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