Both have their places. Net shows their actual impact on the world, per capita shows how much a country focuses on the industry relative to other ones.
I guess, but do to automation and outsourcing the size of an industry relative to the population makes less sense,
A top exports of the country relative to the global market share would be better.
If it is the 15th largest weapon exporter in the world and is like their 20s top export of the country then it is not that important. Even if per capita they are third.
Maybe weapon exports in money vs their GDP vs market share?
Both have their places. Net shows their actual impact on the world, per capita shows how much a country focuses on the industry relative to other ones.
I guess, but do to automation and outsourcing the size of an industry relative to the population makes less sense,
A top exports of the country relative to the global market share would be better.
If it is the 15th largest weapon exporter in the world and is like their 20s top export of the country then it is not that important. Even if per capita they are third.
Maybe weapon exports in money vs their GDP vs market share?
Yeah, that might give a more complete picture. It's only meant to be a quick rule of thumb though.