geography
Togo is a narrow country stretching just over 500 km from the Gulf of Guinea to its northern border, but only about 115 km wide at most points.
Togo
Togolese Republic
Population, GDP, and key facts about Togo — updated for 2026.
Capital · LOMEContinent · AFRICAISO · TGO
Togo quick facts
- Population
- 8,406,558
- Area
- 56,790 km²
- Population density
- 151 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 10.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.3K
- Capital
- Lome
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr, XOF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 86.6/month · Fr 52,500/month (2024)
- Language
- French
Togo at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 70%Renewables · 30%
- Natural gas70%
- Solar18%
- Hydropower11%
Share of Togo's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Togo
What is the capital of Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lome.
What is Togo's population?
Togo has a population of 8,406,558.
What is Togo's GDP per capita?
Togo's GDP per capita is US$ 1.3K.
What is the currency of Togo?
The currency of Togo is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
What is the minimum wage in Togo?
Togo's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 86.6 per month (as of 2024) — Fr 52,500 per month in local currency.
Is Togo bigger than Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone is about 1.3× the size of Togo by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.