Iraq vs Italy
Every indicator for Iraq and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 58,915,656 | −20.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 2,552 | −90.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 43,309 | −87.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 302,070 | +44.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 195 | −44.6% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 37,965 | −83.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 1.61 | +46.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 3.18 | +53.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 644 | −79.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 338,000 | +35.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 5.7 | +70.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.35 | +225.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Italy; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Iraq is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Italy on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 10×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 2,552 against Iraq's 254 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 8.0 times Iraq's (5,410).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 6.1 times Iraq's (6,179).
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 4.9 times Iraq's (131).
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 3.3 times Italy's (1.35).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iraq and Italy differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Italy records 2,552 against Iraq's 254 — a ratio of roughly 10 to one.
Where are Iraq and Italy most alike?
In population (2025), at 58,915,656 and 47,020,774 — a gap of only %25.
On how many indicators is Iraq ahead of Italy?
Iraq is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 6. 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