Argentina vs Italy
Every indicator for Argentina and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Argentina | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 45,851,378 | 58,915,656 | −22.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 683 | 2,552 | −73.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,898 | 43,309 | −65.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,780,400 | 302,070 | +820.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 16 | 195 | −91.5% |
| Median age (years) | — | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.7 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.1 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 219.9 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.4 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,178 | 37,965 | −89.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.62 | 1.61 | −61.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.93 | 3.18 | −39.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 91 | 644 | −85.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 103,000 | 338,000 | −69.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −60.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.53 | 1.35 | −60.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Argentina relative to Italy; a positive value favors Argentina. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Argentina leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in population density, about 12 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 195 against Argentina's 16 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Argentina's area (2,780,400) is about 9.2 times Italy's (302,070).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 9.1 times Argentina's (4,178).
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 7.1 times Argentina's (91).
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 3.7 times Argentina's (683).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Argentina and Italy differ most?
In population density. Italy records 195 against Argentina's 16 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Argentina and Italy most alike?
In population (2025), at 58,915,656 and 45,851,378 — a gap of only %28.
On how many indicators is Argentina ahead of Italy?
Argentina is higher on 1 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 11. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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