Togolese Republic
Capital: Lomé
Population: 9,304,337
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Togo is a West African country bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north, with a short coastline along the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including beaches, savannas, and hills, as well as its rich cultural traditions and vibrant markets. The capital and largest city is Lomé, located on the coast, serving as the political, economic, and commercial hub. Togo’s economy is driven by agriculture (notably cotton and coffee), phosphates, trade, and services, and it is a key transport and logistics center in the region. Togo is a unitary presidential republic and a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Growth Rate
2.323
%
Fertility Rate
4.192
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.702
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
62.7
years
Total Population in Togo
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Togo.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.215
(+0.005)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.