Kingdom of the Netherlands-Aruba: 2025 Article IV Consultation Discussions-Press Release; and Staff Report

December 1, 2025

Summary

The economy grew strongly over 2021-24, driven by post-pandemic tourism,
with an improved fiscal position and a declining debt-to-GDP ratio. Among its policy
priorities, the government aims to boost purchasing power, lower living costs, and
increase compensation allowances for pensioners. In June 2024, Aruba and the
Netherlands agreed to the creation of a new consensus Kingdom Act aimed at achieving
and maintaining sustainable public finances in Aruba. If the Kingdom Act is enacted, the
interest rate on Dutch pandemic loans will be reduced.

Subject: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Credit, Crime, Money, Public debt, Revenue administration

Keywords: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Aruba's currency, Caribbean, consultation discussion, consumer price index, Credit, exchange rate arrangement, fund holding, Global

Pages:
83
Volume:
2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229032520.002
Issue:
315
Series:
Country Report No. 2025/315
Stock No:
1ABWEA2025001
ISBN:
9798229032520
ISSN:
1934-7685

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