Rank #191 by World Population
🇹🇬Togo
Togo has a population of 9,304,337, ranking #191 in the world. The capital is Lome. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
9,304,337
Population
#191
World Rank
62.7
Life Expectancy
$1,055
GDP Per Capita
Togo, #191 by world population
Togo Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Togo had a population of 1,673,110 in 1960 and 9,515,236 in 2024, a 5.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 9,515,236 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.76%.
9,515,236
Population (2024)
1,673,110
Population (1960)
9,515,236
Peak (2024)
2.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,673,110 |
| 1961 | 1,702,717 |
| 1962 | 1,732,959 |
| 1963 | 1,765,072 |
| 1964 | 1,803,440 |
| 1965 | 1,853,771 |
| 1966 | 1,918,513 |
| 1967 | 1,995,890 |
| 1968 | 2,080,226 |
| 1969 | 2,164,814 |
| 1970 | 2,244,773 |
| 1971 | 2,317,976 |
| 1972 | 2,384,994 |
| 1973 | 2,448,749 |
| 1974 | 2,511,760 |
| 1975 | 2,574,622 |
| 1976 | 2,637,796 |
| 1977 | 2,701,894 |
| 1978 | 2,768,148 |
| 1979 | 2,839,854 |
| 1980 | 2,920,894 |
| 1981 | 3,013,043 |
| 1982 | 3,115,042 |
| 1983 | 3,222,899 |
| 1984 | 3,332,837 |
| 1985 | 3,441,091 |
| 1986 | 3,547,952 |
| 1987 | 3,657,508 |
| 1988 | 3,769,742 |
| 1989 | 3,883,411 |
| 1990 | 3,998,761 |
| 1991 | 4,115,560 |
| 1992 | 4,233,617 |
| 1993 | 4,207,453 |
| 1994 | 4,222,940 |
| 1995 | 4,410,832 |
| 1996 | 4,577,860 |
| 1997 | 4,725,030 |
| 1998 | 4,860,913 |
| 1999 | 5,000,269 |
| 2000 | 5,140,037 |
| 2001 | 5,277,382 |
| 2002 | 5,413,274 |
| 2003 | 5,552,167 |
| 2004 | 5,696,508 |
| 2005 | 5,844,631 |
| 2006 | 6,010,668 |
| 2007 | 6,188,344 |
| 2008 | 6,368,812 |
| 2009 | 6,551,865 |
| 2010 | 6,732,590 |
| 2011 | 6,916,474 |
| 2012 | 7,100,736 |
| 2013 | 7,285,442 |
| 2014 | 7,472,450 |
| 2015 | 7,663,195 |
| 2016 | 7,858,289 |
| 2017 | 8,057,140 |
| 2018 | 8,258,778 |
| 2019 | 8,463,068 |
| 2020 | 8,669,720 |
| 2021 | 8,878,379 |
| 2022 | 9,089,738 |
| 2023 | 9,304,337 |
| 2024 | 9,515,236 |
Demographics
| Population | 9,304,337 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.33% |
| Urban Population | 43.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.19 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 62.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 35.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,055
GDP Per Capita
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
482,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.08
Physicians per 1,000
4.1%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
35.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
59.2%
Electricity Access
35.6%
Internet Users
70
Mobile Subs per 100
171.1
People per km2
-15,406
Net Migration
Environment
22.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Togo in global context
Togo is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Togo has a population of 9,304,337, ranking #191 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.33%.
Life expectancy in Togo is 62.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 35.9 per 1,000 live births.
Togo's GDP per capita is $1,055. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
43.2% of Togo's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 171.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Togo is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Togo is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 9,304,337. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.3% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $1,055, placing Togo among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 62.7 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.2 births per woman, and 43.2% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.