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Historical Values
Year Value
2020 the Benin Armed Forces (FAB) are comprised of approximately 7,200 active duty troops (6,500 Army; 500 Navy; 200 Air Force); est. 5,000 Republican Police (2019)
2021 the Benin Armed Forces (FAB) are comprised of approximately 7,000 active duty troops; est. 5,000 Republican Police (2021)
2022 approximately 7,000 active-duty troops; estimated 5,000 Republican Police (2022)
2023 approximately 12,000 active-duty troops, including about 3,000 National Guard; estimated 5,000 Republican Police (2023)
2024 approximately 12,000 active-duty troops, including about 3,000 National Guard; estimated 5,000 Republican Police (2024)
2025 estimated 10-12,000 active duty Armed Forces (including National Guard) (2025)