Bénin releases official list of short codes for emergency and public services
To make it easier for citizens to reach emergency, assistance, and public-interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP Bénin) has published an updated and comprehensive short numbering plan.
This official directory centralises and streamlines access to key republican institutions, health services, and national security forces. Here is the complete, structured list of assigned short codes — keep them handy.
Emergency, Health and Public Safety
- 112: SAMU-Bénin (medical emergencies)
- 116 / 117: Republican Police
- 118: Fire Brigade
- 160: Juvenile Brigade
Institutions and Ministries
- 105 / 130: Ministry of Digital Economy and Digitalisation
- 113: Ministry of Industry and Trade
- 115 / 155: Presidency of the Republic
- 133: Directorate General of Taxes
- 136: Ministry of Health
- 138: Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance (MASMF)
- 166: Ministry of Interior and Public Security
Protection, Environment and Specific Security
- 114: National Institute for Women
- 144: Beninese Agency for the Environment
- 145: Directorate General of Water, Forests and Hunting
- 150: Data Protection Authority (APDP)
- 191: African Parks Network
- 198: Operation Mirador
Digital Agencies and Regulation
- 110 / 135: ASIN (Information Systems and Digital Agency)
- 131: ARCEP-Bénin
- 137: ANPPDT
Major Infrastructure, Projects and Energy
- 119 / 181: WAPCO
- 141: Integrated Project Management Unit (UIGP) / MCVT
- 170: Autonomous Port of Cotonou
- 190: FNEC
International Organisations
- 132: UN-Bénin
- 189: World Food Programme (WFP)
