Africa · LomeTogo· by the numbers
Togo's population is 8,591,626 (2025) — the 101st-largest in the world and the 34th-largest in Africa, growing by about 185,068 people a year.
Togo Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Togo in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Togo's Population Growth
Yes — Togo's population rose by 185,068 people (+2.2%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.1 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Togo Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Togo Located?
- Capital
- Lome
- Currency
- Franc (XOF)
- Language(s)
- French, Ewe, HNA, KBP, DAG, Hausa
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 54,390 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 56,785 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Benin
Ghana
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Togo?
Togo's population is 8,591,626 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #101 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Togo?
8,591,626 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Togo's population density?
158.0 people per km², based on a land area of 54,390 km².
What is Togo ranked in population worldwide?
#101 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Togo?
62.9 years on average (2024) — 62.7 for men, 63.2 for women.
What is Togo's GDP?
$11.9B, ranking #146 of 186 economies we track — $1,384 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport