The article from 24/7 Wall St. discusses the proportion of military personnel within the labor force in various countries, highlighting a stark contrast between the United States, where armed forces personnel make up only 0.8%, and nations like North Korea where this figure reaches 8.6%. The militarization in countries is influenced by factors such as authoritarian governance, ongoing conflicts, and conscription policies. Rankings of militarized countries were based on data from the World Bank, revealing that smaller nations often prioritize military size significantly over other economic sectors.
In some countries like North Korea, military personnel can account for 8.6% of the labor force due to authoritarian regimes and strict conscription.
The article highlights that while the U.S. military is only 0.8% of the workforce, smaller nations often have much larger military proportions due to different policies.
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