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)
Reference
Much of the material in this article is adapted from the CIA World Factbook 2000.
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See also : Benin
Last updated: 05-03-2005 17:50:55