Benin Military
Benin Military: A summary of information about Benin Military, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Benin: Military
Military branches
Armed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), National Gendarmerie
Military manpower - military age
18 years of age
Military manpower - availability
males age 15-49: 1,402,566 females age 15-49: 1,445,082 note: both sexes are liable for military service (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service
males age 15-49: 717,289 females age 15-49: 732,196 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually
males: 69,065 females: 67,961 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure
$27 million (FY96)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP
1.2% (FY96)
