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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Willemstad
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 622 | 16 years |
| Other accommodation | 391 | 17 years |
| Real estate | 232 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 229 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 195 | 20 years |
| Education | 164 | 27 years |
| Car rental | 147 | 16 years |
| Clothing stores | 143 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 143 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 141 | — |
| Beauty salons | 136 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 125 | — |
| Electronics stores | 118 | 24 years |
| Travel agencies | 115 | 27 years |
Willemstad Facts
| Area | 123.3 km² |
| Population | 166,821 |
| Male Population | 75,907 (45.5%) |
| Female Population | 90,914 (54.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +42.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.7% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 38.3, Female: 41.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,115 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Otrobanda, Rooi Catochi, Saliña, Punda, Pietermaai |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.10840, -68.93354 |
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Willemstad Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,103 | 125,642 | 113,712 | 134,324 | 166,821 | 169,450 | 172,198 |
| Population Density | 950.1 / km² | 1,019.4 / km² | 922.6 / km² | 1,089.8 / km² | 1,353.5 / km² | 1,374.8 / km² | 1,397.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWillemstad Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 46.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | +42.5% | +32.8% | +46.7% |
| Curaçao | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Willemstad Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 40.4 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
| Curaçao | 40.3 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Willemstad Population Density
Population Density: 1,354 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 166,821 | 123.3 km² | 1,354 / km² |
| Curaçao | 146,476 | 448.4 km² | 327 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Willemstad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Willemstad
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Willemstad
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Willemstad
Willemstad Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,906 | $26,262 | $28,614 | $28,067 | $27,527 | $25,740 | $19,907 | $23,115 |
| Total GDP | $3.3B | $3.1B | $3.3B | $3.4B | $3.6B | $3.5B | $3.3B | $3.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Willemstad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 1,241,351 tn | 7.44 tn | 10,071.8 tons/km² |
| Curaçao | 1,030,962 tn | 7.04 tn | 2,299.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Willemstad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,241,351 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,071.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/18 | 4:22 PM | 4.4 | 85.5 km | 16,830 m | 4km W of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/17 | 1:46 PM | 5.2 | 70.4 km | 15,000 m | 56km N of La Vela de Coro, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/17 | 1:29 PM | 4.8 | 72.6 km | 19,440 m | 58km WSW of Dorp Soto, Curaçao | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/13 | 12:55 PM | 4 | 9 km | 9,300 m | 8km NE of Willemstad, Curaçao | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/11 | 5:27 PM | 4.1 | 79.5 km | 19,000 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/11 | 4:15 PM | 4.7 | 94.9 km | 15,000 m | Aruba region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/04 | 6:12 AM | 3.9 | 58.4 km | 13,300 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/03 | 11:09 AM | 3.7 | 88.7 km | 33,000 m | Netherlands Antilles region | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/91 | 9:01 PM | 4.3 | 63.5 km | 26,700 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/89 | 9:30 AM | 4.6 | 68.4 km | 10,000 m | Netherlands Antilles region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Willemstad
Willemstad (/wɪləmˌstɑːt/; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləmstɑt]) is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles..
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