Aruba GDP Per Capita (2026)
Aruba has a tourism-driven Caribbean economy supported by hospitality, trade, transport, financial services, construction, and related business activity. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because substantial tourism-based economic production is generated within a relatively small population. Explore Aruba’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$42,862
Est. in USD
World Rank
#38
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
+3.4%
+$1,400
North America Rank
#7
Out of 36 economies
1. Aruba GDP Per Capita in 2026
Aruba’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident, with tourism and hospitality playing central roles in national production. Adjusting total GDP for the island’s small population makes the indicator especially useful for international comparisons. It helps show how visitor spending and service-sector activity translate into economic production per person.
2. Aruba GDP Per Capita Growth (1995–2026)
3. Aruba GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,862 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $41,462 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $39,262 | +10.7% |
| 2023 | $35,456 | +16.5% |
| 2022 | $30,443 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $26,386 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | $22,653 | -26.2% |
| 2019 | $30,698 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $30,083 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $28,425 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $27,470 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $27,328 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | $25,945 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $25,458 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | $24,335 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | $24,440 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | $22,460 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | $23,394 | -10.6% |
| 2008 | $26,167 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | $24,606 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | $22,734 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | $22,019 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | $21,184 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | $19,484 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | $18,990 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | $18,615 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | $18,403 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | $16,989 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | $16,581 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | $15,339 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | $13,947 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | $13,708 | — |
4. Aruba GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+62.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+56.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+88.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Aruba’s GDP per capita can be influenced by visitor arrivals, global travel conditions, inflation, investment, construction, and population trends. Because the economy relies heavily on tourism, external disruptions can significantly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed through tourism booms, downturns, and recovery periods.
5. Aruba GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Aruba
$42,862
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$21,431
$42,862
USD
Aruba’s GDP per capita is approximately
41.1%
above the
North America average
and
70.2%
above the world average.
6. Aruba GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Canada | $60,305 |
| #5 | Greenland | $58,499 |
| #6 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $44,321 |
| #7 | Aruba | $42,862 |
| #8 | Bahamas | $40,892 |
| #9 | Puerto Rico | $40,650 |
| #10 | Sint Maarten | $40,028 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Aruba
Aruba GDP (Nominal)
$4.7 Billion
(2026)
Aruba GDP Per Capita
$42,862
(2026)
Aruba’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the island, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of tourism within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller economic view.
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8. Aruba GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $44,545 | +3.9% |
| 2028 | $46,142 | +3.6% |
| 2029 | $47,798 | +3.6% |
| 2030 | $49,477 | +3.5% |
Aruba GDP per capita is projected to reach $49,477 by 2030, representing a 15.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Aruba GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Aruba GDP per capita is estimated at $42,862 in 2026.
It ranks #38 globally and #7 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 3.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 62.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 56.0%.
It is approximately 41.1% above the North America average.
It is approximately 70.2% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $49,477 by 2030, 15.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Aruba GDP Per Capita FAQs
Aruba GDP per capita is estimated at $42,862 in 2026.
Aruba ranks #38 globally and #7 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.4% compared with 2025.
Aruba GDP per capita was approximately $27,328 in 2015.
Aruba GDP per capita is approximately 41.1% above the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.