Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba
Aruba: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both was 1,136 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
1,136
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
195th
of 222 countries
All-time high
1,522
in 2007
All-time low
1,081
in 2024
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba is 1,136, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba peaked at 1,522 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,081, in 2024.
Aruba ranks 195th of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,518 | — |
| 1971 | 1,463 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 1,403 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 1,350 | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 1,314 | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 1,282 | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 1,250 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 1,213 | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 1,206 | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 1,221 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 1,228 | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 1,239 | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 1,225 | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 1,197 | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 1,176 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 1,155 | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 1,133 | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 1,119 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 1,116 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 1,117 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 1,160 | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 1,238 | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 1,321 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 1,311 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 1,313 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 1,326 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 1,341 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1,365 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 1,349 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 1,419 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 1,466 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 1,419 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 1,466 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 1,403 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 1,457 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 1,405 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 1,398 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 1,522 | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 1,313 | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 1,292 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 1,288 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,345 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 1,436 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 1,438 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,394 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,334 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 1,297 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 1,293 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,313 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1,358 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,352 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 1,260 | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 1,184 | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 1,166 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 1,081 | -7.3% |
| 2025 | 1,136 | +5.1% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 1,136 is below the median for high income countries, which is 40,266, 3% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 1,136 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 33,357, 3% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,322 | 1,206 | 1,518 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,170 | 1,116 | 1,239 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,314 | 1,160 | 1,419 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,414 | 1,292 | 1,522 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,350 | 1,288 | 1,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,196 | 1,081 | 1,352 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Aruba
- 192 Seychelles 1,756 compare
- 193 Grenada 1,413 compare
- 194 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1,312 compare
- 196 Antigua and Barbuda 1,040 compare
- 197 United States Virgin Islands 889 compare
- 198 American Samoa 850 compare
More education data for Aruba
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 553 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 493 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,182 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,144 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,367 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.14 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0715 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,719 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba?
- Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Aruba was 1,136 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 1,522 in 2007.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,081 in 2024.
- How does Aruba rank for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Aruba ranks 195th out of 222 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Aruba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release