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Overview
Italy has 6.4 times the population of Austria: 58.92 million people against 9.21 million (2025).
Italy's economy is 4.4 times the size of Austria's, at $2.55T versus $579.47B.
Per person, Austria is the wealthier of the two: $62,930 against $43,309 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Italy | Austria | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $2.55T | $579.47B | 2025 | $2.37T / $521.64B |
| GDP per capita | $43,309 | Higher: $62,930 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 0.5% | Higher: 0.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.5% | 3.5% | 2025 | 1.0% / 2.9% |
| Unemployment | 6.4% | Lower: 5.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 69 | 82 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $3,994 | Higher: $6,155 | 2025 | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 58.92 million | 9.21 million | 2025 | 60.92 million / 9.17 million |
| Population growth | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 48.2 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.21 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | Higher: 84.0 yrs | 82.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 70% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 89% | Higher: 92% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 301,336 km² | 83,871 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 195.5/km² | 109.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 302 Mt | Lower: 56 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 5.1 t | 6.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $37.96B | $5.26B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 338,000 | 23,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (0.5% for Italy, 0.6% for Austria).
Inflation is comparable in both: 1.5% in Italy and 3.5% in Austria.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Italy: a price level of 69 versus 82 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Austria: $6,155 against $3,994 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Austria is the younger society: median age 43.6 versus 48.2 years.
Life expectancy is 2.0 years longer in Italy (84.0 vs 82.0).
Geography
By land area, Italy is 3.6 times the size of Austria: 301,336 km² versus 83,871 km².
The two share a land border, which shapes their trade, migration, and security relationship.
Military
Italy spends 7.2 times as much on defence as Austria: $37.96B versus $5.26B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Italy fields the larger armed forces: 338,000 personnel against 23,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Italy bigger than Austria?
- Italy is larger by land area. Italy covers 301,336 km² while Austria covers 83,871 km², so Italy is 3.6 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Italy or Austria?
- Italy has the larger population: 58.92 million versus 9.21 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Italy richer than Austria?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Austria is richer: $62,930 against $43,309. Total GDP tells a different story: $2.55T for Italy versus $579.47B for Austria.
- Who spends more on their military, Italy or Austria?
- Italy spends more: $37.96B versus $5.26B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).