Brazil vs Italy
Every indicator for Brazil and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 58,915,656 | +261.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 2,552 | −10.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 43,309 | −75.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 302,070 | +2,717.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 195 | −87.2% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 37,965 | −44.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 1.61 | −39.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 3.18 | −34.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 644 | −84.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 338,000 | +125.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 5.7 | −37.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.35 | −43.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Italy; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in area, about 28 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against Italy's 302,070 — roughly 28 times as much.
- Italy's population density (195) is about 7.8 times Brazil's (25).
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 6.5 times Brazil's (98).
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 4.0 times Brazil's (10,713).
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 3.6 times Italy's (58,915,656).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Italy differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Italy's 302,070 — a ratio of roughly 28 to one.
Where are Brazil and Italy most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 2,552 and 2,280 — a gap of only %12.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Italy?
Brazil is higher on 3 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 9. 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