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 | Italy | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 9,514,251 | +519.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 246 | +937.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 25,907 | +67.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 93,030 | +224.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 102 | +90.7% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 4,735 | +701.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 2.16 | −25.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 4.43 | −28.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 498 | +29.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 46,000 | +634.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 4.8 | +18.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 0.95 | +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.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Hungary leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 10 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 2,552 against Hungary's 246 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 8.0 times Hungary's (4,735).
- Italy's armed forces personnel (2020) (338,000) is about 7.3 times Hungary's (46,000).
- Italy's population (2025) (58,915,656) is about 6.2 times Hungary's (9,514,251).
- Italy's area (302,070) is about 3.2 times Hungary's (93,030).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Hungary differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Italy records 2,552 against Hungary's 246 — a ratio of roughly 10 to one.
Where are Italy and Hungary most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 5.7 and 4.8 — a gap of only %19.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Hungary?
Italy is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Hungary 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