Italy vs Greece
Every indicator for Italy and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 10,413,962 | +465.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 281 | +808.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 26,948 | +60.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 131,960 | +128.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 79 | +147.1% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 8,022 | +373.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 3.13 | −48.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | 6.58 | −51.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 770 | −16.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 147,000 | +129.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 14.1 | −59.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 3.20 | −57.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Greece; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Greece leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 9.1 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 9.1 times Greece's (281).
- Italy's population (2025) (58,915,656) is about 5.7 times Greece's (10,413,962).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 4.7 times Greece's (8,022).
- Italy's population density (195) is about 2.5 times Greece's (79).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 2.5 times Italy's (5.7).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Greece differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Italy records 2,552 against Greece's 281 — a ratio of roughly 9.1 to one.
Where are Italy and Greece most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 770 and 644 — a gap of only %20.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Greece?
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 5. 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