Armed forces personnel as a share of labor force

4.0 (%) in 2020

In 2020, armed forces personnel as a share of labor force for Jordan was 4 %. Armed forces personnel as a share of labor force of Jordan fell gradually from 9.2 % in 2001 to 4 % in 2020.

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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.

Date Value Change, %
2020 4.0 -4.48%
2019 4.2 10.84%
2018 3.7 -12.79%
2017 4.3 -5.72%
2016 4.6 -8.37%
2015 5.0 -12.19%
2014 5.7 -9.62%
2013 6.3 -4.47%
2012 6.6 5.06%
2011 6.2 -1.94%
2010 6.4 -1.37%
2009 6.5