Israel vs Italy

Every indicator for Israel and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.

Indicator comparison
IndicatorIsraelItalyDifference
Population (2025) (people)10,122,80058,915,656−82.8%
GDP (nominal) (billion $)6112,552−76.1%
GDP per capita ($)60,33743,309+39.3%
Life expectancy (years)83.284.0
Area (km²)22,070302,070−92.7%
Population density (people/km²)459195+135.2%
Median age (years)29.748.4
Internet usage (%)88.289.2
Unemployment rate (%)3.56.4
Inflation (%)3.01.5
Urban population (%)91.669.7
Military expenditure (2024) (million $)46,50537,965+22.5%
Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%)8.781.61+445.3%
Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%)19.993.18+528.6%
Military expenditure per capita ($)4,594644+612.9%
Armed forces personnel (2020) (people)178,000338,000−47.3%
Armed forces per 1,000 people (people)17.65.7+206.5%
Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%)4.231.35+213.3%

The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Italy; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.

Key differences

  • On population (2025), Israel is 82.8% lower than Italy.
  • On gdp (nominal), Israel is 76.1% lower than Italy.
  • On gdp per capita, Israel is 39.3% higher than Italy.
Israel and Italy — core indicators
020 mn40 mn60 mnPopulation (2025)GDP (nominal)GDP per capitaAreaPopulation (2025) — Israel: 10.122.800GDP (nominal) — Israel: 611GDP per capita — Israel: 60.337Area — Israel: 22.070Population (2025) — Italy: 58.915.656GDP (nominal) — Italy: 2.552GDP per capita — Italy: 43.309Area — Italy: 302.070
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.

Other comparisons involving Israel or Italy.

Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI