Italy vs Kenya
Every indicator for Italy and Kenya side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Kenya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 57,532,493 | +2.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 136 | +1,776.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 2,363 | +1,732.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 63.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 591,969 | −49.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 97 | +100.7% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 20.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 35.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 4.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 32.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 1,231 | +2,984.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 1.00 | +61.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 4.43 | −28.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 21 | +2,911.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 24,000 | +1,308.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 0.4 | +1,275.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 0.11 | +1,127.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Kenya; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Kenya leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 31 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 37,965 against Kenya's 1,231 — roughly 31 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 644 against Kenya's 21 — roughly 30 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 2,552 against Kenya's 136 — roughly 19 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 43,309 against Kenya's 2,363 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 338,000 against Kenya's 24,000 — roughly 14 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Kenya differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Italy records 37,965 against Kenya's 1,231 — a ratio of roughly 31 to one.
Where are Italy and Kenya most alike?
In population (2025), at 58,915,656 and 57,532,493 — a gap of only %2.4.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Kenya?
Italy is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Kenya on 2. 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