Palau—Armed Forces (% of labor force)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators
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 →