Moving to Gibraltar from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Gibraltar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
GI
3.2

Aruba performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
GI
16.1t

Aruba performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
GI
94.4%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Gibraltar leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gibraltar has 70.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW GI
Population 122,320 29,573
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +350
Time zones 1 1