Togo

Country in Africa

In brief

Population: 8.6M (2025). World rank 101 of 216; in Africa, 34 of 54. Area: 56,785 km². World rank 127 of 249; in Africa, 42 of 59. Life expectancy: 62.9 years (2024). World rank 200 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 7.1M → 8.6M, GDP $5.8B → $11.9B, and GDP per person $814 → $1,384.

State

Official name: Togolese Republic
Local name: Togo
Capital: Lomé
Region: Africa
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 8,591,626 2025
Area: 56,785 km²
GDP: $11.9B 2025
GDP per person: $1,384 2025
Life expectancy: 62.9 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: French
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Time zones: UTC
Calling code: +228
Emergency numbers: 117, 118, 171, 172
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C
Mains voltage: 220 V