Sri Lanka: Armed forces, percent of labor force

The latest value from 2020 is 3.74 percent, an increase from 3.64 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.26 percent, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1990 to 2020 is 2.72 percent. The minimum value, 0.32 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 3.74 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.