Lao People’s Democratic Republic - Armed forces personnel as a share of labor force

4.4 (%) in 2020

In 2020, armed forces personnel as a share of labor force for Lao People’s Democratic Republic was 4.4 %. Between 2001 and 2020, armed forces personnel as a share of labor force of Lao People’s Democratic Republic was declining at a moderating rate to shrink from 6.4 % in 2001 to 4.4 % in 2020.

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What is armed forces personnel as a share of labor force?

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.

What is Lao People’s Democratic Republic armed forces personnel as a share of labor force?