Togo
Togo is a country in Western Africa with about 8.59 million people, and its capital is Lomé. Its system of government is a semi-presidential republic. The main language is French, and the currency is the West African CFA Franc.
It covers 56,785 km², making it the 123rd largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 102nd by population. That works out at 151 per km², 60th in the world for density. Togo shares land borders with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Benin and Ghana.
- Capital
- Lomé
- Government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Population
- 8,591,626102nd of 197, 2025, World Bank estimate
- Area
- 56,785 km²123rd of 197, 2024
- Density
- 151 per km²
- Continent
- AfricaWestern Africa
- Language
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- GDP
- $11.9 billion150th of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $1,384164th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 62.9 years2024 figure
- Urban population
- 44.4%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Mount Agou, 986 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +228
How Togo ranks
| Measure | World | Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 102nd of 197 | 34th of 54 |
| Area | 123rd of 197 | 41st of 54 |
| Population density | 60th of 197 | 11th of 54 |
| GDP | 150th of 193 | 39th of 54 |
| GDP per person | 164th of 193 | 29th of 54 |
| Life expectancy | 178th of 194 | 39th of 54 |
| Urban population | 143rd of 194 | 32nd of 54 |
| Land borders | 84th of 197 | 30th of 54 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in size
- Croatia56,594 km²
- Bosnia and Herzegovina51,210 km²
- Costa Rica51,180 km²
Similar in population
- Sierra Leone8.82 million
- Belarus9.09 million
- Switzerland9.09 million