Morocco vs Italy
Every indicator for Morocco and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 58,915,656 | −34.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 2,552 | −92.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 43,309 | −89.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 302,070 | +47.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 195 | −55.9% |
| Median age (years) | — | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 37,965 | −85.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 1.61 | +118.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 3.18 | +235.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 644 | −77.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 338,000 | −27.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 5.7 | +11.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 1.35 | +53.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Italy; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 14 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 2,552 against Morocco's 182 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 9.3 times Morocco's (4,672).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 6.9 times Morocco's (5,518).
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 4.5 times Morocco's (144).
- Morocco's military expenditure as a share of government spending (10.67) is about 3.4 times Italy's (3.18).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Morocco and Italy differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Italy records 2,552 against Morocco's 182 — a ratio of roughly 14 to one.
Where are Morocco and Italy most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 6.4 and 5.7 — a gap of only %12.
On how many indicators is Morocco ahead of Italy?
Morocco is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 7. 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