Algeria vs Italy
Every indicator for Algeria and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 58,915,656 | −19.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 2,552 | −88.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 43,309 | −86.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 302,070 | +688.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 195 | −89.8% |
| Median age (years) | — | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 37,965 | −42.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 1.61 | +395.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | 3.18 | +572.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 644 | −28.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 338,000 | −3.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 5.7 | +19.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 1.35 | +108.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Italy; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Algeria is 19.5% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Algeria is 88.8% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Algeria is 86.0% lower 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