How do Aruba’s life expectancy levels compare with those in other parts of the West Indies?

Aruba’s life expectancy levels are generally higher than those found in many other parts of the West Indies. Between 2016 and 2021, life expectancy at birth in Aruba was 78.1 years for males and 83 years for females.1

In comparison, several other nations in the region report lower figures:

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Life expectancy is approximately 70 years for males and in the mid-70s for females.2
• Trinidad and Tobago: As of 2021, life expectancy was 68.4 years for males and 75.2 years for females.3
• Jamaica: As of 2021, life expectancy was 67.6 years for males and 72.8 years for females.4

Conversely, some territories, such as the Cayman Islands, report levels comparable to or slightly higher than Aruba, with 2024 estimates of 81.6 years for males and 83.5 years for females.5