Sao Tome and Principe: Armed forces, percent of labor force

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 Sao Tome and Principe

Armed forces personnel, percent of the labor force

 Latest value 2.27
 Year 1999
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 1999
 Average 2.47
 Min - Max 2.27 - 2.67
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
The latest value from 1999 is 2.27 percent, a decline from 2.32 percent in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 2.12 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1991 to 1999 is 2.47 percent. The minimum value, 2.27 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 2.67 percent was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sao Tome and Principe - Armed forces, percent of labor force - Recent values chart

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Sao Tome and Principe - Armed forces, percent of labor force - historical chart - 1991-1999




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.

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