Netherlands vs Italy
Every indicator for Netherlands and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 58,915,656 | −69.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 2,552 | −47.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 43,309 | +70.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 302,070 | −86.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 195 | +123.3% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 37,965 | −38.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.61 | +19.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 3.18 | +36.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 644 | +98.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 338,000 | −87.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 5.7 | −60.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.35 | −68.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Italy; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 69.3% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 47.8% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 70.1% 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