Sicily vs. New Jersey: Sicily Is Larger

Sicily is larger than New Jersey.

• Sicily (Italy): 25,711 km² (9,927 sq mi)
• New Jersey (USA): 22,591 km² (8,722 sq mi)

Sicily exceeds New Jersey by ~3,120 km² (1,205 sq mi)—about 14% larger. Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island; New Jersey is the 4th smallest U.S. state.

Population: Sicily ~5M; New Jersey ~9.3M (much denser).