Togo
- Capital:
- Lome
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- TGO
9,930,918
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
9,930,918
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Togo's population is projected to be 25,825,693 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,930,918 | 2.27% | 95 |
| 2025 | 9,721,608 | 2.32% | 96 |
| 2020 | 8,669,720 | 2.44% | 100 |
| 2019 | 8,463,068 | 2.47% | 101 |
| 2018 | 8,258,778 | 2.5% | 101 |
| 2017 | 8,057,140 | 2.53% | 101 |
| 2015 | 7,663,195 | 2.62% | 101 |
| 2010 | 6,732,590 | 2.87% | 104 |
| 2005 | 5,844,631 | 2.6% | 106 |
| 2000 | 5,140,037 | 3.11% | 109 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,930,918 | 2.27% | 95 |
| 2032 | 11,246,761 | 2.09% | 90 |
| 2037 | 12,404,347 | 1.98% | 89 |
| 2042 | 13,604,977 | 1.86% | 87 |
| 2047 | 14,841,670 | 1.75% | 84 |
| 2052 | 16,078,297 | 1.61% | 81 |
| 2057 | 17,294,590 | 1.47% | 80 |
| 2062 | 18,484,309 | 1.34% | 78 |
| 2067 | 19,684,298 | 1.27% | 76 |
| 2072 | 20,853,146 | 1.16% | 76 |
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Lome has a metropolitan area population of 2,766,121, comprising 27.85%% of Togo's total population.
As of 2026, Togo has a total population of 9,930,918, ranking as the 95th most populous nation in the world.
Togo has a net population change of approximately 579 people per day, driven by 820 births, 206 deaths, and net emigration of 35 people.
Togo represents 0.12% of the total global population and 0.63% of Africa's population.
Togo has a population density of 182.6 people per km² (approximately 472.9 per mi²), making it the 74th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 33.77% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Togo is Adja-Ewe/Mina (42.4%) , followed by Kabye/Tem (25.9%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Togo, comprising 42.3% of the population.