Italy vs Hungary

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

Indicator comparison
IndicatorItalyHungaryDifference
Population (2025) (people)58,915,6569,514,251+519.2%
GDP (nominal) (billion $)2,552246+937.4%
GDP per capita ($)43,30925,907+67.2%
Life expectancy (years)84.076.7
Area (km²)302,07093,030+224.7%
Population density (people/km²)195102+90.7%
Median age (years)48.443.9
Internet usage (%)89.293.8
Unemployment rate (%)6.44.5
Inflation (%)1.54.4
Urban population (%)69.770.7
Military expenditure (2024) (million $)37,9654,735+701.8%
Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%)1.612.16−25.5%
Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%)3.184.43−28.2%
Military expenditure per capita ($)644498+29.5%
Armed forces personnel (2020) (people)338,00046,000+634.8%
Armed forces per 1,000 people (people)5.74.8+18.7%
Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%)1.350.95+42.1%

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

Key differences

  • On population (2025), Italy is 519.2% higher than Hungary.
  • On gdp (nominal), Italy is 937.4% higher than Hungary.
  • On gdp per capita, Italy is 67.2% higher than Hungary.
Italy and Hungary — core indicators
020 mn40 mn60 mnPopulation (2025)GDP (nominal)GDP per capitaAreaPopulation (2025) — Italy: 58.915.656GDP (nominal) — Italy: 2.552GDP per capita — Italy: 43.309Area — Italy: 302.070Population (2025) — Hungary: 9.514.251GDP (nominal) — Hungary: 246GDP per capita — Hungary: 25.907Area — Hungary: 93.030
ItalyHungary

The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.

Other comparisons involving Italy or Hungary.

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