Aruba maintains foreign reserves to support its currency peg, approximately several hundred million USD.
Currency Exchange
The Aruban Florin (AWG) is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate. Exchange rates can be checked with local banks or online currency converters.
GDP by Sector
The Aruban economy is primarily driven by tourism, followed by financial services.
Major Industries
Tourism, financial services, and oil refining (though declining) are Aruba's major industries.
Major Export Partners
Major export partners include the United States and other Caribbean islands.
Major Import Partners
Major import partners include the United States, the Netherlands, and other countries.
The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Aruba is low, below 1%.
Health Expenditures (% of GDP)
Health expenditures in Aruba represent a significant portion of GDP, and are approximately $1,200 USD per capita.
Ethnic Groups
The population of Aruba is a mix of ethnic groups, with a significant part being of mixed ancestry, along with European, Latin American, and other Caribbean peoples.
Religions
The predominant religion in Aruba is Christianity, with a significant Roman Catholic population.