Military of Benin
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Military branches: Armed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), National Gendarmerie
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age
<p>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.)
<p>Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
717,289
females age 15-49:
732,196 (2000 est.)
<p>Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
69,065
females:
67,961 (2000 est.)
<p>Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$27 million (FY96)
<p>Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
1.2% (FY96)
Reference
Much of the material in this article is adapted from the CIA World Factbook 2000.
- See also : Benin