Belgium vs Italy
Every indicator for Belgium and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 58,915,656 | −79.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 2,552 | −71.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 43,309 | +40.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 302,070 | −89.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 195 | +99.5% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 37,965 | −77.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 1.61 | −20.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 3.18 | −25.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 644 | +11.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 338,000 | −92.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 5.7 | −65.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 1.35 | −65.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Italy; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 79.7% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 71.6% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 40.3% 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