The Central Bank of Aruba has published its first quarter 2026 government sector tables covering government financial operations, revenue, the government’s position with the monetary system and outstanding debt. The preliminary cash basis data show total revenue of AWG 436.8 million, expenditure of AWG 376.2 million and lending minus repayments of AWG 1.7 million, leaving a positive financial balance of AWG 58.8 million. Tax revenue accounted for AWG 407.4 million and nontax revenue for AWG 29.4 million. Outstanding government debt fell to AWG 5,003.9 million at the end of the first quarter from AWG 5,124.3 million at the end of 2025, driven by a decline in foreign debt to AWG 2,944.0 million, while domestic debt increased slightly to AWG 2,059.9 million. The tables also show unmet financing requirements of AWG 38.4 million.
Central Bank of Aruba2026-05-25
Central Bank of Aruba publishes first quarter 2026 government sector tables with AWG 58.8 million positive balance and debt of AWG 5,003.9 million
The Central Bank of Aruba published first quarter 2026 government sector tables showing preliminary cash basis data with total revenue of AWG 436.8 million, expenditure of AWG 376.2 million and lending minus repayments of AWG 1.7 million, resulting in a financial balance of AWG 58.8 million. Outstanding government debt declined to AWG 5,003.9 million from AWG 5,124.3 million at end-2025, as foreign debt fell to AWG 2,944.0 million and domestic debt rose slightly to AWG 2,059.9 million, while unmet financing requirements stood at AWG 38.4 million.