Short facts about the military of Niger

Military branches:

Army, Air Force, National Gendarmerie, Republican Guard, National Police

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,202,608 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,190,787 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  108,993 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$20 million (FY96)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.1% (FY96)

Source: World Factbook