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Office

Minister of Defence, Benin

Title: Ministre délégué auprès du Président de la République, chargé de la Défense Nationale

Current holder

Gildas AGONKAN

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defence of Benin?

Gildas AGONKAN is the Minister of Defence of Benin.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Gouvernement du Bénin, membres du Gouvernement (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Benin in numbers

Population (2025): 14.8 million; 28th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,661 US$; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 1.1%; 42nd highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 1.6%; 49th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 59.3%; 23rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 61 years; 46th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2022): 51.4%; 42nd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 59; 18th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defence, Benin. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/benin/minister-of-defence