Aruba — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Aruba is 

2017: 3,0001
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Aruba is 

2017: 2.612
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Aruba are reported to have 7003 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

64
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1
4
75
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

5.354
3.61
0.92
3.72
6.60
0.96
1.94
0.98
1
3.05
1.03
4.19
1.07
1.08
5.50
1.11
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Aruba, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

54
4
1
4
7
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2
1
1
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1
4
1
1
4
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

9.414
7.63
1.93
7.83
13.90
2.01
4.09
2.07
2.10
6.40
2.17
8.80
2.24
2.28
9.23
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Aruba, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

14
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.694
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
2.12
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual homicides by any means total 

64
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2
6
4
2
46
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5
6
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4
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.284
1.78
1.81
5.50
3.72
1.88
3.82
3.88
4.92
3
5.08
6.19
2.10
4.27
5.3
4.40
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual male homicides by any means total 

54
24
24
5
3
2
47
3
4
3
4
5
2
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2
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.294
3.76
3.81
9.66
5.88
3.97
8.06
6.13
8.29
6.31
8.54
10.84
4.40
6.72
4.61
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual female homicides by any means total 

14
0
1
1
0
07
1
1
1
1
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.674
0.00
1.74
1.77
0.00
0.007
1.85
1.88
1.94
1.97
2.04
4.20
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual firearm homicides total 

34
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25
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1
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.644
1.78
0.90
2.75
1.86
0.00
0.96
0.90
2
3.09
1.05
1.07
2.20
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual male firearm homicides total 

24
2
1
3
2
0
1
1
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3
1
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2
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

3.724
3.76
1.91
5.80
3.92
0.00
2.01
4.21
6.50
2.20
2.24
4.61
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual female firearm homicides total 

14
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0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

16.724
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual suicides by any means total 

74
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10
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4
4
9
9
10
8
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

6.164
8.92
4.52
1.83
2.79
9.42
6.69
3.88
3.94
9
9.14
10.31
8.38
2.13
4.40
11.11
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual male suicides by any means total 

54
8
34
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1
8
6
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8
7
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7
2
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6
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.294
15.05
5.72
1.93
1.96
15.89
12.08
8.17
6.22
16.83
14.94
10.84
15.41
4.48
9.23
13.99
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual female suicides by any means total 

24
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4
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

3.344
3.39
3.44
1.74
3.53
3.59
1.82
1.88
1.91
3.87
9.83
2
8.49
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual firearm suicides total 

14
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.894
0.90
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.96
1.02
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual male firearm suicides total 

14
1
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1
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

1.864
1.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.99
2.10
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual female firearm suicides total 

04
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.884
0.89
0.00
0.92
4.65
0.00
0.00
0.98
3.30
1.11
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Aruba, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

14
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

1.864
1.88
1.93
9.79
0.00
0.00
2.07
4.61
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Aruba, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

04
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0
0
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1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
2.12
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Aruba, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

04
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
2.12
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Aruba, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

04
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0
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0
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
2.12
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Aruba, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

04
0
0
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0
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
2.12

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Aruba, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence⁸

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Firearm ExportsIn Aruba, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law9 10 11 12 13
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Aruba is reported by Customs to be US$3,88314 (2011)
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Firearm ImportsIn Aruba, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law9 10 11 12 13
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Aruba is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 148,00015
2020: 104,000
2019: 93,000
2018: 411,000
2017: 67,000
2016: 148,000
2015: 132,000
2014: 56,000
2013: 162,000
2012: 190,000
2011: 71,000
2010: 9,000
2009: 21,000
2008: 6,000
2007: 10,000
2006: 9,000
2005: 11,000

MeasuresGun Regulation
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Aruba includes the the Firearms Ordinance of 2013,16 the Weapons Ordinances of 1998,17 18 the Lands Regulations of 199719 and 2007,20 and the Firearms Law of 1993.21
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Aruba are regulated by the Minister of Justice and Public Works22 23 24 25 26
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Aruba, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law27 28
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Aruba, civilians are not allowed to possess 'machine' guns, chemical, and incendiary weapons8
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Aruba, only licensed gun owners23 24 29 30 and conditionally licensed gun owners31 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Aruba are legally required to establish a genuine reason to possess firearms, which they must present to the Minister of Justice and Public Works23 32 29
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Aruba must pass a background check which considers unspecified23 records
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn Aruba, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every one calendar year.29
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Licensing RecordsIn Aruba, authorities maintain a record24 26 31 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Aruba, the law does require22 24 26 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Aruba, licensed firearm dealers are required24 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Aruba, licensed gun makers are required24 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn Aruba, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without authorization from the Minister of Justice and Public Works23 24 31
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn Aruba, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated33 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Aruba include10 34 13 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Aruba, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without authorization32 13
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn Aruba, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without authorization32 13
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Aruba, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm35 is between two months and six years in prison and/or a fine, depending on the nature of the violation.36 37 38

MeasuresInternational Controls

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list³⁹ Aruba as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,40 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual homicides by any means total 

64
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4
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46
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.284
1.78
1.81
5.50
3.72
1.88
3.82
3.88
4.92
3
5.08
6.19
2.10
4.27
5.3
4.40
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual male homicides by any means total 

54
24
24
5
3
2
47
3
4
3
4
5
2
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2
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

9.294
3.76
3.81
9.66
5.88
3.97
8.06
6.13
8.29
6.31
8.54
10.84
4.40
6.72
4.61
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Aruba, annual female homicides by any means total 

14
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1
1
0
07
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1
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.674
0.00
1.74
1.77
0.00
0.007
1.85
1.88
1.94
1.97
2.04
4.20
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Aruba, annual firearm homicides total 

34
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.644
1.78
0.90
2.75
1.86
0.00
0.96
0.90
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3.09
1.05
1.07
2.20
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual male firearm homicides total 

24
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3
2
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1
1
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3
1
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2
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

3.724
3.76
1.91
5.80
3.92
0.00
2.01
4.21
6.50
2.20
2.24
4.61
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Aruba, annual female firearm homicides total 

14
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0
0
0
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0
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Aruba, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

16.724
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Aruba, it is state policy.41 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm TracingIn Aruba, state authorities carry out42 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Aruba ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Aruba on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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