Italy vs Colombia
Every indicator for Italy and Colombia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 53,425,635 | +10.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 457 | +458.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 8,562 | +405.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 1,140,619 | −73.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 47 | +316.4% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 79.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 5.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 15,096 | +151.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 3.36 | −52.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 10.12 | −68.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 283 | +128.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 428,000 | −21.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 8.0 | −28.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.70 | −20.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Colombia; 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, Colombia on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 5.6×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 5.6 times Colombia's (457).
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 5.1 times Colombia's (8,562).
- Italy's population density (195) is about 4.2 times Colombia's (47).
- Colombia's area (1,140,619) is about 3.8 times Italy's (302,070).
- Colombia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (10.12) is about 3.2 times Italy's (3.18).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Colombia differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Italy records 2,552 against Colombia's 457 — a ratio of roughly 5.6 to one.
Where are Italy and Colombia most alike?
In population (2025), at 58,915,656 and 53,425,635 — a gap of only %10.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Colombia?
Italy is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Colombia 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