People & place
168 /km² across 56,790 km²
Togo has a recorded population of 9,515,236 and a reported surface area of 56,790 km².
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Western AfricaTogo
Togo is a country or territory in Western Africa. Its capital is Lome.
- Population
- 9.5M168 /km²
- Surface area
- 56,790 km²
- GDP
- $10.7B$1K per capita
- Capital
- Lome
Togo is located in Western Africa, and its capital is Lome. It has a population of approximately 9,515,236 and covers an area of about 56,790 km². Its official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
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Economic snapshot
$10.65 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $10.65 billion and GDP per capita at $1,119 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Togo uses West African CFA franc (XOF), calling code +228, internet domain .tg.
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Country data & reference
Capital
Lome
Population
9,515,236 (168 /km²)
Surface Area
56,790 km²
GDP
$10.65 billion (2024)
GDP per Capita
$1,119 (2024)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
Togo
Nationality
Togolese
Phone Code
+228
Top-Level Domain
.tg
ISO Codes
TG / TGO
Coordinates
8, 1.16667
Time zones
- Africa/Lome (UTC\u00b100)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
Togo: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lome.
What is the population of Togo?
Togo has a recorded population of approximately 9,515,236 people.
How big is Togo?
Togo covers an area of about 56,790 km².
What is the population density of Togo?
Togo has a population density of roughly 168 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Togo?
Togo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.65 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Togo?
Togo has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,119.
What currency is used in Togo?
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Togo located?
Togo is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Togo called?
People from Togo are referred to as Togolese.
What is the phone calling code for Togo?
The international dialing code for Togo is +228.
What is the internet domain for Togo?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Togo is .tg.
What time zone is Togo in?
Togo uses the Africa/Lome time zone.
What is Togo known for?
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