Italy vs Qatar
Every indicator for Italy and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 2,972,215 | +1,882.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 216 | +1,081.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 72,525 | −40.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 11,490 | +2,529.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 259 | −24.6% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 37,965 | 15,412 | +146.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 6.50 | −75.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 26.88 | −88.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 5,185 | −87.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 22,000 | +1,436.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 7.4 | −22.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.07 | +26.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Italy is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Qatar on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 26×); they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 302,070 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 26 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 58,915,656 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 20 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 338,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 15 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 2,552 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Qatar's military expenditure as a share of government spending (26.88) is about 8.5 times Italy's (3.18).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Qatar differ most?
In area. Italy records 302,070 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 26 to one.
Where are Italy and Qatar most alike?
In armed forces as a share of the labor force, at 1.35 and 1.07 — a gap of only %26.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Qatar?
Italy is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar 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