Aruba's $3.5 billion economy, growing 2.5% in 2025, depends on tourism (80% GDP) and oil refining, with per capita at $34,000. Visitor numbers surge, boosting petroleum exports, while food imports strain trade for 107,000 residents. Inflation at 2.5% and Dutch dependency challenge autonomy. Recent port enhancements and solar projects promote sustainability. Aruba invests in eco-tourism and small enterprises to reduce unemployment, leveraging its sandy shores. Aiming for resilient growth, it tackles climate threats with green energy, balancing vibrant tourism with environmental care in the Caribbean market.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Aruba GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 4 |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |