🇹🇬 Togo
With 8,591,626 inhabitants (2025), Togo ranks 100 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Togo: $1,384 /inh. (2025), ranking 183 out of 211. Economic growth is 6.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Togo, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Togo, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Physicians (187/193), Hospital beds (183/190), Female life expectancy at birth (204/213).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Togo has $1,384 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Togo has 2 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Togo has 0.4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Togo has 6.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 6.3 % | 2025 | 31 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 4 % | 2025 | 51 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 7.9 % | 2021 | 56 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $35B | 2025 | 147 of 201 |
| GDP | $11.9B | 2025 | 152 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $931 /inh. | 2021 | 156 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,079 /inh. | 2025 | 176 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,350 /inh. | 2025 | 178 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,384 /inh. | 2025 | 183 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.4 % | 2025 | 26 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 0.8 % | 2025 | 34 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 3.8 % | 2016 | 90 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 45.6 % | 2025 | 106 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.3 % | 2016 | 111 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 3.4 % | 2025 | 12 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2 % | 2025 | 16 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 76.6 % | 2025 | 23 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 37.6 % | 2025 | 41 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.7 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.2 % | 2025 | 107 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.8 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 44.2 % | 2025 | 145 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | -0.3 % | 2020 | 84 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 35.3 % | 2023 | 120 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 24.6 % | 2023 | 134 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 59.9 % | 2023 | 134 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $1.8B | 2025 | 147 of 205 |
| Services exports | $479M | 2020 | 153 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.7 % | 2024 | 163 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 8.7 % | 2020 | 35 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 6.3 % | 2023 | 39 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.9 % | 2025 | 109 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $264M | 2019 | 124 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 482,000 arr. | 2020 | 131 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $221.3M | 2025 | 141 of 203 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 1.9 % | 2025 | 80 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 13.9 % | 2023 | 100 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2024 | 108 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 18 % | 2023 | 108 of 159 |
| Government final consumption | 13.3 % | 2023 | 125 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 16 % | 2023 | 133 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -6.2 % | 2023 | 140 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 43.2 % | 2024 | 61 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 23 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20.3 % | 2025 | 36 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 75 % | 2023 | 45 of 189 |
| Services | 61.7 % | 2025 | 75 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 11.4 % | 2024 | 84 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.4 % | 2023 | 100 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 19.5 % | 2020 | 103 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21 % | 2025 | 125 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age dependency ratio | 78.3 per 100 | 2025 | 19 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 40.4 % | 2025 | 22 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.1 % | 2025 | 59 of 213 |
| Population | 8,591,626 inhab. | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 82.9 % | 2017 | 132 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 62 % | 2024 | 133 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.9 % | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Urban population | 44.4 % | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.5 % | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.1 % | 2025 | 195 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.1 yrs | 2023 | 204 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.12 children/woman | 2024 | 21 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 32.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 21 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.18 % | 2025 | 38 of 213 |
| Death rate | 8.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 71 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 122 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 15 per 100,000 | 2023 | 133 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 27.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 139 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 28.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 157 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 55.8 yrs | 2023 | 160 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 34.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 163 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 56.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 173 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 62.7 yrs | 2024 | 187 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 62.9 yrs | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 63.2 yrs | 2024 | 204 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 6.1 % | 2023 | 99 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 10.2 % | 2024 | 111 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 48 per 100,000 | 2024 | 113 of 206 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.6 % | 2024 | 129 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 81 % | 2024 | 140 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 64.3 % | 2023 | 180 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.3 per 1,000 | 2022 | 183 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.49 per 1,000 | 2022 | 187 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.08 per 1,000 | 2022 | 187 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 64.8 % | 2024 | 197 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 25.2 % | 2024 | 198 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 32.2 % | 2024 | 202 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 5.8 % | 2024 | 9 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 10.8 % | 2024 | 12 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 0.9 % | 2024 | 15 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.8 % | 2024 | 23 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 6.1 % | 2024 | 28 of 196 |
| Average weight of women | 60 kg | 2010 | 33 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 63.2 kg | 2010 | 41 of 48 |
| Adult obesity | 13.4 % | 2024 | 48 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 19.7 % | 2024 | 69 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 158.3 cm | 2014 | 110 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 168.3 cm | 2014 | 130 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 139 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 155 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.5 L/person | 2024 | 159 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.9 | 2003 | 4 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 19 % | 2020 | 4 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.71 | 2003 | 35 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 44 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 16.1 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 8 % | 2020 | 72 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 56.9 % | 2020 | 108 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3 % | 2024 | 132 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.6 % | 2021 | 62 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.8 % | 2021 | 101 of 169 |
| Gini index | 37.9 | 2021 | 105 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 34.7 % | 2021 | 139 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 154.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 71 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 1,880 km | 2026 | 91 of 230 |
| Land area | 54,390 km² | 2024 | 124 of 212 |
| Total area | 56,785 km² | 2024 | 125 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 8.5 ° | 2026 | 155 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 56 km | 2026 | 171 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.1 % | 2015 | 65 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,168 mm | 2022 | 79 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,425 m³/inh. | 2022 | 114 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 236 m | 2026 | 128 of 166 |
| Highest point | 986 m | 2026 | 159 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 48.7 % | 2024 | 8 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 69.1 % | 2024 | 26 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 27.9 % | 2025 | 48 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 22.5 % | 2024 | 126 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.24 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.23 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.63 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.31 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.52 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.16 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.91 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.61 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.75 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.58 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.6 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.57 | 2025 | 116 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.53 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.54 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.48 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 32 pts | 2024 | 121 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.76 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.48 | 2025 | 134 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.19 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.21 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.63 | 2025 | 140 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.71 | 2025 | 148 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.04 | 2025 | 154 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.67 | 2025 | 157 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.84 | 2025 | 169 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.85 | 2025 | 173 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 12.7 % | 2014 | 59 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 22.2 % | 2025 | 84 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 15 % | 2025 | 148 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 54 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 78.5 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.2 pts | 2025 | 172 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 32.3 % | 2014 | 64 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 34 % | 2017 | 142 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 21.4 % | 2017 | 147 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 349 per 100,000 | 2023 | 172 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 69.4 % | 2017 | 180 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 76.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 182 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 23.8 % | 2019 | 43 of 137 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 25.8 % | 2022 | 53 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 23.8 % | 2019 | 53 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.1 /10 | 2024 | 112 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 38.7 % | 2022 | 124 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $86.58 | 2024 | 130 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $235 | 2024 | 133 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 24.8 % | 2017 | 95 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Togo?
Togo has about 8,591,626 inhabitants (2025), ranking 100 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Togo?
GDP per capita is $1,384 /inh. (2025): Togo ranks 183 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Togo?
Annual inflation is 0.4 % (2025); Togo ranks 26 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Togo?
The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025); Togo ranks 16 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Togo stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Togo has $1,384 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Togo come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.