Italy vs Romania
Every indicator for Italy and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 19,020,271 | +209.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 429 | +494.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 22,538 | +92.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 238,400 | +26.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 80 | +144.5% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 8,716 | +335.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 2.30 | −30.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 5.85 | −45.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 458 | +40.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 128,000 | +164.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 6.7 | −14.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.52 | −11.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Romania; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Italy is 209.8% higher than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Italy is 494.9% higher than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Italy is 92.2% higher than Romania.
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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