Italy vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Italy and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 255,219,554 | −76.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 407 | +527.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 1,596 | +2,613.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 796,100 | −62.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 321 | −39.2% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 10,166 | +273.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 2.67 | −39.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 13.83 | −77.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 40 | +1,517.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 943,000 | −64.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 3.7 | +55.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.25 | +8.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Italy is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Pakistan on 6. The widest separation is in gdp per capita (about 27×); they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 43,309 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 27 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 644 against Pakistan's 40 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 6.3 times Pakistan's (407).
- Pakistan's military expenditure as a share of government spending (13.83) is about 4.3 times Italy's (3.18).
- Pakistan's population (2025) (255,219,554) is about 4.3 times Italy's (58,915,656).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Pakistan differ most?
In gdp per capita. Italy records 43,309 against Pakistan's 1,596 — a ratio of roughly 27 to one.
Where are Italy and Pakistan most alike?
In armed forces as a share of the labor force, at 1.35 and 1.25 — a gap of only %8.0.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Pakistan?
Italy is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Pakistan on 6. 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