TGO
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Togo
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Lomé
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Language
- French
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 39.5%
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Smoking (15+)
- 4.9%
Population
8.59M
GDP
$11.89B
GDP per Capita
$1,384
Area
56,785 km²
Life Expectancy
62.9 years
HDI
0.5
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $11.89B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $1,384 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.0% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 37.9 |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 62.9 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 72.6% |
| Internet Users (%) | 39.5% |
| Human Development Index | 0.5 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 18,550 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 3,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 21,550 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $140M |
| Tanks | 18 |
| Armored Vehicles | 120 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 4 |
| Towed Artillery | 24 |
| Rocket Projectors | 6 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 4 |
| Transport Aircraft | 6 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 7 |
| Helicopters | 5 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.3% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 15 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 92.4% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 51.3% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.7 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 59.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 63.9 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 26.4 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 10.2 |
| Groceries Index | 22.5 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 19.8 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 9.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $3 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $12 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $180 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $90 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $20 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $1 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Christianity 42.3%
- Indigenous Beliefs 35.6%
- Islam 14.0%
- No Religion 6.2%
- Other 1.9%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 1.5 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
19.8
Median Age