Italy vs Mexico
Every indicator for Italy and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 131,946,900 | −55.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 1,833 | +39.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 13,889 | +211.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 1,957,194 | −84.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 67 | +189.3% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 16,726 | +127.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 0.89 | +80.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 2.97 | +7.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 127 | +408.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 341,000 | −0.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 2.6 | +122.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 0.64 | +110.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Italy is 55.3% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Italy is 39.2% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Italy is 211.8% higher than Mexico.
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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