TOGO
Population

Population

The population of Togo is 9.5 million (2024). The population density is about 170 inhabitants per square kilometre.

There are 37 ethnic groups distinguishable in Togo; the largest are the Ewe (35%) and the Mina (8%) in the south, the Kabre (22%), the Kotokoli (6%) and the Moba (5%) in the north and centre.

• Natural population growth is 2,4%. (2024)
• Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 30.8 (2024)
• Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 5.1 (2024)
• Life expectancy is 72.1 years (men 69.5 and women 74.7 years) (2024)

Language

French is the official language of Togo. Ewe, Kabye, Mina and Dagomba are also spoken.

Religion

Togo has followers of indigenous religions (51%), Christianity (29%) and Islam (20%).

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Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated March 2025
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