Central African Republic—Armed Forces (% of labor force)
Central African Republic's armed forces (% of labor force) was 0.5% in 2020, ranking #109 out of 168 countries. This represents a -0.9% change from 2019. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was 0.6% (2018) and the lowest was 0.1% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.5% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | +24.7% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +158.6% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +46.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -45.7% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | -24.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4% |
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.
Unit
% of total labor force