Italy vs Chile
Every indicator for Italy and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 19,859,921 | +196.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 357 | +614.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 17,995 | +140.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 757,245 | −60.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 26 | +643.7% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 5,105 | +643.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 1.58 | +1.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 5.84 | −45.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 257 | +150.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 114,000 | +196.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 5.7 | −0.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.28 | +5.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Chile; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Chile leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 7.4 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 7.4 times Chile's (5,105).
- Italy's population density (195) is about 7.4 times Chile's (26).
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 7.1 times Chile's (357).
- Italy's population (2025) (58,915,656) is about 3.0 times Chile's (19,859,921).
- Italy's armed forces personnel (2020) (338,000) is about 3.0 times Chile's (114,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Chile differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Italy records 37,965 against Chile's 5,105 — a ratio of roughly 7.4 to one.
Where are Italy and Chile most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 5.7 and 5.7 — a gap of only %0.1.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Chile?
Italy is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile on 3. 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