Benin Military Forces ๐ง๐ฏ
Military Strength Overview
| ๐ฉ๏ธ Air Force | 5 active aircraft |
| ๐ช Active Troops | 7,250 personnels |
| ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Paramilitary | 4,800 personnels |
Defense Statistics & Key Metrics
| Population | 14.1 million (2023) |
| GDP | $19.7 billion (2023) |
| GDP per capita | $1394 (2023) |
| Military Budget | $154.1 million (2024) |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 0.7% (2024) |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 3.8% (2024) |
| Military spends per capita | $11 (2024) |
| Inflation Rate | 2.73% (2023) |
| Military Personnel | 12,000 (2020) |
Beninese Military Budget History
Population and Military Personnel Trends
GDP and Inflation Rate Trends
Population, GDP, Inflation and Personnel: World Bank.
Military Expenditure: SIPRI Milex.
Military Expenditure: SIPRI Milex.