Spain vs Italy
Every indicator for Spain and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 58,915,656 | −16.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 2,552 | −25.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 43,309 | −10.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 302,070 | +67.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 195 | −50.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 37,965 | −35.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 1.61 | −11.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 3.18 | +0.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 644 | −22.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 338,000 | −41.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 5.7 | −29.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 1.35 | −35.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Italy; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Spain leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in population density, about 2.0 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- On population density, Italy is %100 higher than Spain: 195 against 98.
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Italy is %70 higher than Spain: 338,000 against 199,000.
- On area, Spain is %68 higher than Italy: 505,976 against 302,070.
- On armed forces as a share of the labor force, Italy is %55 higher than Spain: 1.35 against 0.87.
- On military expenditure (2024), Italy is %54 higher than Spain: 37,965 against 24,615.
Frequently asked questions
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