CBS: More than half of Curaçao households cannot afford to repay debts

CBS: More than half of Curaçao households cannot afford to repay debts

Posted on 7/23/2026, 9:54 AM AST | Updated on 7/23/2026, 9:55 AM AST

WILLEMSTAD – More than half of households in Curaçao say their income is insufficient to meet debt repayments and other financial obligations. That is one of the first findings from the Enkuesta Sosial 2025, released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

The survey also found that 83.6% of households have internet access at home, while 77.4% of the population uses social media.

Most residents reported completing LBO or SBO as their highest level of education. More than half of respondents visited a general practitioner during the past six months, while 36.1% of people aged five and older participated in sports activities over the past year.

Regarding public safety, 53.1% of respondents said they feel very safe walking alone in their own neighborhood at night.

According to CBS, these figures represent only an initial overview of the survey. More detailed reports on topics such as well-being, media use, social cohesion, cultural activities, victimization, housing and employment will be published later this year.