What is the Population of Togo?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Togo has a population of approximately 8,095,498 people, making it the 102nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.10% of the world's population. With a land area of 56,785 km², the population density is roughly 143 people per km².
| Population | 8,095,498 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 102nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.10% |
| Area | 56,785 km² |
| Population density | 143 / km² |
| Demonym | Togolese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
Togo compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 112,622 |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 272,967 |
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 238,533 |
Togo in context
- Togo covers 56,785 km², making it the 123rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana.
- With 8,095,498 people, Togo holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Togo is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Togo — FAQ
What is the population of Togo?
The population of Togo is approximately 8,095,498 (8.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Togo in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Togo at approximately 8,095,498 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Togo is the 102nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Togo?
Approximately 8,095,498 people live in Togo, making it the 102nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Togo rank by population?
Togo is the 102nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.10%.
What is the population density of Togo?
Togo has a population density of roughly 143 people per km², based on a land area of 56,785 km².
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