According to the latest Balance of Payments presentation by the Central Bank of Aruba (CBA), Tourism Credits – Foreign Exchange Banks showed an increase through October 2025. Tourism Credits – Foreign Exchange Banks increased by 7.9%.
In addition, according to data from the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), the average daily tourist spending during the first two quarters of 2025 showed a positive trend. In Q1, average spending increased by 2.6% to Afl. 578.22, while in Q2 it remained stable at Afl. 538.36. These increases demonstrate the continued contribution of tourism to Aruba’s economic development. A.T.A. continues to anticipate that by the end of 2025, Tourism Credits will close with a 7% increase compared to 2024, exceeding the projected +3%.
TOURISM INDUSTRY STATISTICS – UPDATED RESULTS
14.3% Growth in Stayover Visitors for December 2025 Compared to December 2024
During December 2025, Aruba welcomed a total of 146,515 stayover tourists, representing a 14.3% increase compared to December 2024. This marks a significant rise in arrivals, highlighting Aruba’s strong position as a preferred destination. The most notable increase came from the North American market, which accounted for 77.7% of total visitors. Latin America represented 14.8%, Europe 4.7%, and other regions 2.8%.
MARKETS AND MARKET SHARE
For December 2025, 77.7% of visitors came from North America, 14.8% from Latin America, 4.7% from Europe, and 2.8% from other regions. While North America showed a slight decline, Latin America and Europe recorded growth. The strong growth from Latin America was primarily driven by Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS (STVR)
A.T.A. continues to monitor the STVR sector through the Lighthouse platform. For December 2025, the average occupancy rate increased to 60%, compared to 55% in December 2024. The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for December 2025 was USD $449, while total revenue for the month reached USD $42.3 million, marking a notable increase compared to December 2024.
