Togo Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 101st most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
8,839,447
The population of Togo is about 8,839,447 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 8.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.11% of the world's people.
Togo is ranked 101st of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.2% a year, roughly 527 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 14.0 million. That is 5.2 times its 1960 population of 1.7 million. Population density is 161 people per square kilometre. 44% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
8.8 million
Yearly change
+2.19%
World rank
101st
Share of world
0.11%
Density
161/km²
Land area
54,390 km²
Life expectancy
62.9 yrs
Births per woman
4.12
GDP per capita
$1,384
GDP
$11.9B
Population of Togo, 1960–2050
Togo population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,673,110 | — | 31 |
| 1970 | 2,149,478 | +5.19% | 40 |
| 1980 | 2,791,408 | +2.84% | 51 |
| 1990 | 3,714,021 | +2.97% | 68 |
| 2000 | 4,783,722 | +2.53% | 88 |
| 2010 | 6,325,788 | +3.18% | 116 |
| 2020 | 7,788,054 | +2.21% | 143 |
| 2024 | 8,406,558 | +2.22% | 155 |
| 2026proj. | 8,780,006 | +2.19% | 161 |
| 2030proj. | 9,561,161 | +2.15% | 176 |
| 2040proj. | 11,711,893 | +1.92% | 215 |
| 2050proj. | 13,960,027 | +1.64% | 257 |
Togo vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 20.3 times as many people as Togo. Bangladesh is 8.5 times more densely populated.
Togo population: questions and answers
What is the population of Togo in 2026?
About 8,780,006 (8.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Togo's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.19% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Togo?
About 161 people per km², with a land area of 54,390 km².
What will the population of Togo be in 2050?
About 14.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Togo?
Lomé.
What is the life expectancy in Togo?
62.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.