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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iraq is 20.2% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Iraq is 90.0% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Iraq is 87.5% 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