In 2024, Eritrea and North Korea lead in military personnel as a percentage of labor force, despite small year-on-year reductions. Significant increases are noted in Venezuela and Ivory Coast. Conversely, Syria shows notable reductions. Lebanon and Iraq have had substantial increases, with Iraq witnessing over a 6% rise.
Future trends to watch for include potential stabilization or increases in regions with geopolitical tensions, such as Lebanon and Iraq. Additionally, countries showing substantial recent changes like Venezuela and Ivory Coast could be important to monitor for policy changes impacting military personnel numbers.
Top countries in Military Forces Personnel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Labor Force | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Eritrea | 12.52 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 North Korea | 9.47 | 2023 | -0.0017% | -0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Djibouti | 5.38 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Sudan | 4.74 | 2023 | +17.97% | -0.036% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lebanon | 4.46 | 2023 | +0.48% | +3.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Syria | 4.44 | 2023 | -2.45% | -4.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iraq | 4.38 | 2023 | -0.023% | +6.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Laos | 4.37 | 2023 | +0.086% | -0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 4.17 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Montenegro | 4.11 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.04% | View data |
