Military of Benin

Military branches:\nArmed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), National Gendarmerie\n

Military manpower - military age:\n18 years of age\n

Military manpower - availability:\n
males age 15-49:\n1,402,566\n
females age 15-49:\n1,445,082\n
note:\nboth sexes are liable for military service (2000 est.)\n

Military manpower - fit for military service:\n
males age 15-49:\n717,289\n
females age 15-49:\n732,196 (2000 est.)\n

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:\n
males:\n69,065\n
females:\n67,961 (2000 est.)\n

Military expenditures - dollar figure:\n$27 million (FY96)\n

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:\n1.2% (FY96)

Reference

\nMuch of the material in this article is adapted from the CIA World Factbook 2000.

See also : Benin

Category:Militaries\nCategory:Benin