AFRICA

TG flag Togo

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 8.1 million
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $1,119
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About TogoOverview, geography, and key facts
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Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It is one of the least developed countries in the world. It extends north from the Gulf of Guinea to the Burkina Faso-Togo border. It is a small, tropical country, spanning 57,000 square kilometres with a population of approximately 8 million, and it has a width of less than 115 km (71 mi) between Ghana and its eastern neighbor Benin.

Capital Lomé
Population 8.1 million
Area 56,785 km²
Languages French
Currency West African CFA franc (XOF)
GDP/Capita $1,119
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
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Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
GDP
$10.7B
GDP per Capita
$1,119

Development

Life Expectancy
62.7 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Lomé
Area
56,785 km²
Population
8,095,498
Timezone
UTC
Languages
French
Calling Code
+228
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
TG