Italy vs Norway
Every indicator for Italy and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 5,610,870 | +950.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 531 | +380.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 94,594 | −54.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 624,500 | −51.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 9 | +2,070.8% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 10,435 | +263.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 2.09 | −23.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 4.53 | −29.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 1,860 | −65.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 25,000 | +1,252.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 4.5 | +28.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 0.85 | +58.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Norway; 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 Norway leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 22 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 195 against Norway's 9 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 338,000 against Norway's 25,000 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 58,915,656 against Norway's 5,610,870 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 4.8 times Norway's (531).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 3.6 times Norway's (10,435).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Norway differ most?
In population density. Italy records 195 against Norway's 9 — a ratio of roughly 22 to one.
Where are Italy and Norway most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 5.7 and 4.5 — a gap of only %29.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Norway?
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Norway on 5. 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