Italy vs Egypt
Every indicator for Italy and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 118,365,995 | −50.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 365 | +599.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 3,086 | +1,303.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 1,001,450 | −69.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 118 | +65.0% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 2,396 | +1,484.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 0.67 | +140.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 2.93 | +8.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 20 | +3,083.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 836,000 | −59.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 7.1 | −18.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 2.76 | −51.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Egypt; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Egypt leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 32 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 644 against Egypt's 20 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 37,965 against Egypt's 2,396 — roughly 16 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 43,309 against Egypt's 3,086 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 7.0 times Egypt's (365).
- Egypt's area (1,001,450) is about 3.3 times Italy's (302,070).
Frequently asked questions
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