National Debt (% of GDP): Aruba
Aruba's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 63.9% as of 2026. # Aruba National Debt (% of GDP) Aruba's national debt stands at 63.
Current (2026)
63.9%
-4.8% y/y
Peak (2020)
117.0%
Low (2000)
38.6%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1995–2026 · 36 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Aruba
1995 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Aruba
Analysis# Aruba National Debt (% of GDP)
Aruba's national debt stands at 63.9% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a substantial recovery from its all-time peak of 117% in 2020. The current ratio remains elevated compared to the historical low of 38.6% in 2000, representing a 16 percentage-point increase since 1995. Despite the overall upward shift over three decades, recent years show marked improvement in debt sustainability.
The 2020 spike reveals the pandemic's severe fiscal impact, when debt surged nearly 45 percentage points in a single year. Since that peak, Aruba has executed a disciplined debt reduction trajectory, declining 53.1 percentage points over six years. Projections through 2026 suggest continued improvement, with debt expected to stabilize in the low-to-mid 60s range, indicating strengthening macroeconomic management and recovery momentum.
Historical Data
36 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 52.1% | -4.93% |
| 2029 | 54.8% | -5.03% |
| 2028 | 57.7% | -4.79% |
| 2027 | 60.6% | -5.16% |
| 2026 | 63.9% | -4.77% |
| 2025 | 67.1% | -4.42% |
| 2024 | 70.2% | -14.91% |
| 2023 | 82.5% | -15.64% |
| 2022 | 97.8% | -11.65% |
| 2021 | 110.7% | -5.38% |
| 2020 | 117.0% | +62.27% |
| 2019 | 72.1% | -1.64% |
| 2018 | 73.3% | -3.30% |
| 2017 | 75.8% | +0.53% |
| 2016 | 75.4% | +1.62% |
| 2015 | 74.2% | -4.50% |
| 2014 | 77.7% | +11.00% |
| 2013 | 70.0% | +6.87% |
| 2012 | 65.5% | +10.46% |
| 2011 | 59.3% | +8.41% |
Show all 36 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.7% | +12.09% |
| 2009 | 48.8% | +21.09% |
| 2008 | 40.3% | -9.64% |
| 2007 | 44.6% | -1.98% |
| 2006 | 45.5% | +0.89% |
| 2005 | 45.1% | +6.12% |
| 2004 | 42.5% | +4.17% |
| 2003 | 40.8% | -13.38% |
| 2002 | 47.1% | +6.32% |
| 2001 | 44.3% | +14.77% |
| 2000 | 38.6% | -1.78% |
| 1999 | 39.3% | -4.15% |
| 1998 | 41.0% | -19.77% |
| 1997 | 51.1% | -6.75% |
| 1996 | 54.8% | -0.54% |
| 1995 | 55.1% | — |
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