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Togo Population

Togo Population

After more than 40 years of dictatorship, Togo can take a step in the democratic direction.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Lome
  • Ethnic groups: African tribes (ewe, mina, cabré, and 34 others) 99%, other 1%
  • Language: French (officially) Ewe and Mina (two largest African languages ​​in the south), Kabye and Dagomba (two largest African languages ​​in the north)
  • Religion: Christians 29%, Muslims 20%, tribal religions 51%
  • Population: 7 798 000
  • Control Form: Republic
  • Area: 56 790 km²
  • Currency: CFA Franc
  • GNP per capita: 1 491 PPP $
  • National Day: April 27th

Togo Population

The population of Togo in 2013 was estimated at 6,817,000 (World Bank) and annual population growth to 2.6. The birth and death rates are high but declining, and in 2012 were calculated at 36.8 ‰ and 10.9 ‰ respectively. About 42% of the population is under 15 and only 2.8% are 65 or older. Life expectancy is estimated by the World Health Organization to be 57.0 years for women and 55.3 years for men.

The population is divided into over 30 ethnic groups; the largest groups of people are ewe, mina, kabre and gurma.

The largest population concentrations are found in the coastal region, but the degree of urbanization is relatively low; only 39% live in cities (2013). The largest cities are the capital Lomé (729,300 inbound, 2004) and Sokodé (51,000 inbound, 1999).

Population of Togo by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 8,278,613 2.430% 152.2104 102
2019 8,082,255 2.450% 148.6002 102
2018 7,888,982 2.480% 145.0468 102
2017 7,698,363 2.510% 141.5421 102
2016 7,509,840 2.550% 138.0760 102
2015 7,323,047 2.660% 134.6416 102
2010 6,421,568 2.730% 118.0673 104
2005 5,611,529 2.650% 103.1741 108
2000 4,924,291 3.110% 90.5387 111
1995 4,226,180 2.290% 77.7035 117
1990 3,774,201 3.020% 69.3935 117
1985 3,252,883 3.640% 59.8087 122
1980 2,720,728 2.450% 50.0246 124
1975 2,410,335 2.650% 44.3178 127
1970 2,115,411 4.370% 38.8954 127
1965 1,708,519 1.570% 31.4144 129
1960 1,580,402 1.410% 29.0589 129
1955 1,473,728 1.100% 27.0976 126
1950 1,395,346 0.000% 25.6565 122

Major Cities in Togo by Population

Rank City Population
1 Lome 749,589
2 Sokode 117,700
3 Kara 104,096
4 Atakpame 80,572
5 Kpalime 74,973
6 Bassar 61,734
7 Tsevie 55,664
8 Aneho 47,468
9 Sansanne-Mango 37,637
10 Dapaong 33,213
11 Tchamba 25,557
12 Badou 23,889
13 Niamtougou 23,150
14 Bafilo 22,432
15 Notse 21,906
16 Sotouboua 20,943
17 Vogan 20,458
18 Tabligbo 13,637
19 Kande 11,355
20 Amlame 9,759
21 Pagouda 7,575

Religion

Over half the population belongs to local, traditional religions. The Christians make up approximately 35%, most of them are Catholics. About 15% are Muslims.

Language

The official language is French. The African languages ​​to a large extent belong to the Niger-Congo family, the most important of which are ewe, kabre and gur. Widespread as a trade language are also mines and headlines.

Read more:

  • Currency in Togo
  • Where is Togo Located?
  • Togo Facts
  • Togo Holidays
  • Embassies of Togo
  • Togo Airports
  • What is the Capital of Togo? Lome
  • Togo Flag and Meaning
  • Togo Major Exports
  • Togo Major Imports
  • Togo Import Restrictions
  • List of Foreign Embassies in Togo
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