Italy vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Italy and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 101,598,527 | −42.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 515 | +395.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 5,066 | +754.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 331,338 | −8.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 307 | −36.4% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 37,965 | 5,500 | +590.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 1.81 | −11.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 8.82 | −63.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 54 | +1,090.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 522,000 | −35.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 5.1 | +11.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 0.95 | +42.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Vietnam; 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, Vietnam on 6. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita (about 12×); they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 644 against Vietnam's 54 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 8.5 times Vietnam's (5,066).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (37,965) is about 6.9 times Vietnam's (5,500).
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 5.0 times Vietnam's (515).
- Vietnam's military expenditure as a share of government spending (8.82) is about 2.8 times Italy's (3.18).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Vietnam differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Italy records 644 against Vietnam's 54 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Italy and Vietnam most alike?
In area, at 331,338 and 302,070 — a gap of only %9.7.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Vietnam?
Italy is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam 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