Short facts about the military of Cameroon

Military branches:

Army, Navy (includes Naval Infantry), Air Force, National Gendarmerie, Presidential Guard

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  3,762,369 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,903,149 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  174,308 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$118.6 million (FY00/01)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.4% (FY98/99)

Source: World Factbook