Togo
Country in West Africa
Also known as Togolese Republic · tg
- Capital
- Population
- 7,797,694(2017)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 12.4M(2026)
- , 9,515,240(2024)
- +55 more
- 7,797,694(2017)
- Area
- 56,785 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $9.93B(2024)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=TGRetrieved 2025-07-15
- , $8.13B(2022)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $8.33B(2021)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $9.93B(2024)
- Currency
- Official language
- Head of state
- Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové(since 2025)
- , Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé(2005–2025)
- Head of government
- Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé(since 2025)
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
555 statements · 39% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Burkina Faso statement is subject of: Ghana–Togo border
- Ghana statement is subject of: Burkina Faso–Togo border
- Benin statement is subject of: Benin–Togo border
- Hohoe
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1960)
- African Union
- World Trade Organization
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1997)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1962)
- International Development Association(since 1962)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1962)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1988)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1967)
- African Development Bank
- United Nations–African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- OHADA
- Conseil de l'Entente
- Interpol(since 1960)
2
Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/TOGORetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/togoRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1960)
- AFRISTAT(since 1993)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1962)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=301Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1961)
1
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1970)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 2014)
1
Sources- 1.icdo.org/who-we-are/members/member-states.htmlRetrieved 2020-05-11
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1960)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- Economic Community of West African States
- Commonwealth of Nations(since 2022)
2
Sources- 1.thecommonwealth.org/countries/togoRetrieved 2022-10-21
- 2.“Togo’s flag raised at Marlborough House to mark admission into the Commonwealth”thecommonwealth.org/news/togos-flag-raised-marlborough-house-mark-admission-commonwealthRetrieved 2022-10-21
- World Customs Organization(since 1990)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Lowest point
- Bight of Benin elevation: 0 m
- Demonym
- togói
- Togolese applies to part: singular, plural
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Sources- 1.Stated in Labels for Locals
- 2.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/to.htmlRetrieved 2020-07-17
- Togano
- Togoänan
- توغولي applies to part: masculine
- توغولية applies to part: feminine
- توغوليون applies to part: plural
- тоголезцы applies to part: plural
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- тоголезец applies to part: masculine
- тоголезка applies to part: feminine
- טוגולזי applies to part: masculine
- טוגולזית applies to part: feminine
- togolezi applies to part: plural
- togolez applies to part: masculine
- togoleză applies to part: feminine
- টোগান
- Togolais applies to part: masculine singular, masculine plural
- Togolaise applies to part: feminine singular
- togolese applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- togolesi applies to part: masculine plural, feminine plural
- togoles
- togolés applies to part: masculine singular
- togolesa applies to part: feminine singular
- Tololandano
- Togolaises applies to part: feminine plural
- togołezo applies to part: masculine singular
- togołezi applies to part: masculine plural
- togołeza applies to part: feminine singular
- togołeze applies to part: feminine plural
- togolès
- طوڭولي applies to part: masculine singular
- طوڭولية applies to part: feminine singular
- طوڭوليين applies to part: masculine plural
- طوڭوليات applies to part: feminine plural
- Tógalannach
1
- Togolais
- Diplomatic relation
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Togo relations
- Ghana statement is subject of: Ghana–Togo relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Taiwan–Togo relations
- United States statement is subject of: Togo–United States relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Togo relations
- North Korea(since 1973) statement is subject of: North Korea–Togo relations
- European Union
- Kosovo
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- Cameroon statement is subject of: Cameroon–Togo relations
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9(2024)
- 7%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Mains voltage
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 118 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 117 has use: police
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 171 has use: police
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 172 has use: police
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 118 has use: fire department
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 11.1395°N, 0.1362°W
- Vehicle registration plate code
- TG(since 1973)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 547,181(2000)
- 487,535(1999)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 4.584(2014)
- 4.655(2013)
- 4.727(2012)
- 4.798(2011)
- 4.868(2010)
- 4.936(2009)
- 5.002(2008)
- 5.064(2007)
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- 5.123(2006)
- 5.179(2005)
- 5.229(2004)
- 5.276(2003)
- 5.32(2002)
- 5.364(2001)
- 5.41(2000)
- 5.461(1999)
- Motto text
- Travail, Liberté, Patrie
- Work, Liberty, Homeland
- Труд, свобода, Родина
- Treball, llibertat, pàtria
- Gwaith, rhyddid, mamwlad
- Arbeit, Freiheit, Vaterland
- Geoshape
- Data:Togo.map
- Life expectancy
- 60.232 years(2016)
- 59.949 years(2015)
- 59.601 years(2014)
- 59.174 years(2013)
- 58.668 years(2012)
- 58.092 years(2011)
- 57.465 years(2010)
- 56.814 years(2009)
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- 56.174 years(2008)
- 55.578 years(2007)
- 55.048 years(2006)
- 54.598 years(2005)
- 54.23 years(2004)
- 53.935 years(2003)
- 53.707 years(2002)
- 53.551 years(2001)
- 53.489 years(2000)
- 53.544 years(1999)
- Native label
- Togo
- Official name
- Togo
- Togo
- République togolaise
- VAT rate
- 18%
- BTI Status Index
- 4.79(2020)
- 4.89(2018)
- 4.7(2016)
- 4.57(2012)
- 4.25(2010)
- 3.75(2008)
- 3.82(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 4.93(2022)
- 4.96(2020)
- 5.1(2018)
- 4.84(2016)
- 4.81(2014)
- 4.95(2012)
- 4.7(2010)
- 3.66(2008)
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- 2.29(2006)
- Different from
- Togo criterion used: toponym is not unique · applies to name of subject: Togo
- Democracy Index
- 2.8(2020)
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- 2.8(2020)
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 6.1124°N, 1.1996°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 11.1395°N, 0.1362°W
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 6.2879°N, 1.8083°E
- Human Development Index
- 0.539(2021)
- 0.535(2020)
- 0.535(2019)
- 0.528(2018)
- 0.524(2017)
- 0.518(2016)
- 0.514(2015)
- 0.505(2014)
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- 0.499(2013)
- 0.491(2012)
- 0.487(2011)
- 0.477(2010)
- 0.472(2009)
- 0.464(2008)
- 0.457(2007)
- 0.464(2006)
- 0.458(2005)
- 0.459(2004)
- 0.46(2003)
- 0.454(2002)
- 0.449(2001)
- 0.446(2000)
- 0.443(1999)
- 0.439(1998)
- 0.438(1997)
- 0.429(1996)
- 0.419(1995)
- 0.404(1994)
- 0.398(1993)
- 0.406(1992)
- 0.414(1991)
- 0.41(1990)
- Hashtag
- Togo
- Happy Planet Index score
- 37.3(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 42.4(2018)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.372(2021)
- 0.368(2020)
- 0.367(2019)
- 0.361(2018)
- 0.357(2017)
- 0.353(2016)
- 0.35(2015)
- 0.342(2014)
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- 0.34(2013)
- 0.333(2012)
- 0.33(2011)
- 0.321(2010)
- Birth rate
- 31.48(2022)
- 31.856(2021)
- 32.302(2020)
- 32.756(2019)
- Male population
- 4,789,204(2024)
- 4,448,225(2022)
- 4,345,278(2021)
- 4,243,063(2020)
- 4,142,015(2019)
- Death rate
- 8.213(2022)
- 8.168(2021)
- 8.417(2020)
- 8.465(2019)
- Rural population
- 4,962,262(2022)
- 4,896,604(2021)
- 4,829,156(2020)
- 4,760,552(2019)
- Female population
- 4,726,032(2024)
- 4,400,474(2022)
- 4,299,551(2021)
- 4,199,517(2020)
- 4,101,080(2019)
- Urban population
- 3,886,437(2022)
- 3,748,225(2021)
- 3,613,424(2020)
- 3,482,542(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 8.6195°N, 0.8248°E
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On other databases
156 identifiers linking Togo across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_7801
- Al-Jazeera topic IDwhere/togo
- Anarâš aavis topic IDtogo
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID15531
- ArchINFORM location ID6048
- Article ID in the Lithuanian Universal Encyclopedia Onlinetogas
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294941134
- BabelNet ID00077487n
- BBC News topic IDcx1m7zg0gj4t
- BBC Things IDac88c4a9-f6e6-42df-a886-e9f5e8e1ced5
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID11865648s
- Biblissima authority IDQ26981
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDtogo
- CAB ID6320
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0053L2339
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrytogo
- Comic Vine ID4020-61174
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Togo/
- Data Commons IDcountry/TGO
- DBNL country IDtogo_01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--6681
- Domain namerepublicoftogo.com
- DR topic IDtogo
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID192781
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/togo
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDtogo
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)2ZfCeL
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)418370
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0059154
- Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists ID7F5E
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ437
- European Education Thesaurus ID3294
- EuroVoc ID4465
- FactGrid item IDQ535347
- FAST ID1208739
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)TO
- France 24 topic ID (French)togo
- Freebase ID/m/07f5x
- GACS ID610
- GCMD keyword IDd66512f7-e44b-4cf0-a3cd-25750934b5f9
- GENC 3-character codeTGO
- GeoNames ID2363686
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)DshJdl
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID7016577
- GitHub topictogo
- GND ID4060344-1
- Golden ID (archived)Togo-VWE55
- Google Arts & Culture entity IDm07f5x
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDtogo-2
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0066259
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDTogo
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)6025549
- Grove Art Online IDT085360
- Harper's tagtogo
- HDS ID003470
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286121
- IAB code1457
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30989
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2353212
- IdRef ID026402343
- INaturalist place ID8516
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99345
- Interlingual Index IDi82919
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108579
- IOC country codeTOG
- ISNI0000000121576744
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeTG
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeTGO
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code768
- ITU letter codeTGO
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.768
- J9U entity ID987007548185605171
- Joconde location ID88b3e89a-f3f5-4d62-a09a-3f98e5ed729b
- KBpedia IDTogo
- Klexikon article IDTogo
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/TOGO.html
- KulturNav-ID44db4a3c-2d73-454a-9f73-ca03ab515983
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/tg
- Le Figaro tag IDTogo
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/togo
- Lex IDTogo
- Libération topic IDtogo
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn80061115
- M49 code768
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=768
- Marine Regions Geographic ID8632
- MeSH descriptor IDD014037
- MeSH tree codeZ01.058.290.190.800
- Mindat locality ID39713
- Museum-digital place ID12152