Belgium—Armed Forces (% of labor force)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #120 of 168
Latest Value
0.5%
2020
YoY Change
-7.3%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#120
of 168 countries
Maximum
0.9%
2003
Minimum
0.5%
2020
CAGR
-3.2%
21 years
Last
0.5%
Previous
0.5%
Highest
0.9%
Lowest
0.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.5% | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -18.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 0.7% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 0.8% | -13.4% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 0.9% | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9% |
Top Countries — Armed Forces (% of labor force)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | 13.3% | 2020 |
| 2 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 8.6% | 2020 |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 5.4% | 2020 |
| 4 | Djibouti | 5.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Montenegro | 4.7% | 2020 |
| 6 | Iraq | 4.4% | 2020 |
| 7 | Israel | 4.2% | 2020 |
| 8 | Lebanon | 4.1% | 2020 |
| 9 | Lao PDR | 4.1% | 2020 |
| 10 | Jordan | 4.0% | 2020 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
Methodology
Data compiled by The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →