Australia vs Italy
Every indicator for Australia and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 58,915,656 | −53.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 2,552 | −29.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 43,309 | +50.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 302,070 | +2,462.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 195 | −98.2% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 37,965 | −10.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 1.61 | +16.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 3.18 | +56.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 644 | +90.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 338,000 | −82.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −62.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 1.35 | −67.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Italy; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Australia is 53.1% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Australia is 29.5% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Australia is 50.4% 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