Italy vs Russia
Every indicator for Italy and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 143,513,328 | −58.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 2,561 | −0.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 17,547 | +146.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 17,125,190 | −98.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 8 | +2,227.4% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 148,967 | −74.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 7.05 | −77.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 18.90 | −83.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 1,038 | −37.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 1,454,000 | −76.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 10.1 | −43.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.98 | −31.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Russia; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Italy leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 57 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Italy's 302,070 — roughly 57 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 195 against Russia's 8 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 5.9 times Italy's (3.18).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.05) is about 4.4 times Italy's (1.61).
- Russia's armed forces personnel (2020) (1,454,000) is about 4.3 times Italy's (338,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Italy's 302,070 — a ratio of roughly 57 to one.
Where are Italy and Russia most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 2,561 and 2,552 — a gap of only %0.4.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Russia?
Italy is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
ItalyRussia
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Italy or Russia.
Italy profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Russia profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI