Population of Togo

As of July 2026, the population of Togo is 9.9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 212 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.15%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.2 years in 2016 to 19.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 63.3 years and population density is 182.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Togo peaked in 1994, reaching around 4.79% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.13% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 216.11 thousand in 2023 to nearly 211.56 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Togo, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 56.1 years in 2006 to 63.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 7 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Togo

The cities of Togo are mostly small, but 3 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Lomé, Maritime, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 2.2 million inhabitants. It is followed by Sokodé, Centrale with 117.8 thousand and Kara with 104.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Togo: