Germany vs Italy
Every indicator for Germany and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 58,915,656 | +41.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 2,552 | +97.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 43,309 | +39.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 302,070 | +18.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 195 | +19.7% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 37,965 | +133.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.61 | +17.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 3.18 | +23.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 644 | +64.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 338,000 | −45.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −61.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.35 | −68.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Italy; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 41.7% higher than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 97.9% higher than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 39.7% higher than Italy.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI