Short facts about the military of Ghana

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, National Police Force, Palace Guard, Civil Defense

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  4,890,483 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,713,584 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  213,237 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$53 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

0.7% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook