MigrantoImmigrants in Togo
260.1K foreigners live in Togo — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Togo by country
The 3 largest groups make up 72% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Benin | 72863 |
| Niger | 66820 |
| Ghana | 47579 |
| Nigeria | 32503 |
| Burkina Faso | 13866 |
| Mali | 8256 |
| Ivory Coast | 5841 |
| Guinea | 3392 |
| Gambia | 1079 |
| Senegal | 1023 |
| Gabon | 910 |
| France | 804 |
| Chad | 723 |
| Cameroon | 707 |
| Rwanda | 674 |
| DR Congo | 661 |
| China | 525 |
| Central African Republic | 380 |
| Republic of Congo | 260 |
| Germany | 202 |
| USA | 183 |
| Liberia | 169 |
| Mauritania | 145 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 131 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 108 |
| Sierra Leone | 106 |
| Belgium | 64 |
| Canada | 47 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 40 |
| Cape Verde | 39 |
By region of origin
99% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Togo in numbers
Beninese are the largest group by a wide margin
28% of all immigrants were born in Benin, while the next group accounts for just 26%.
Immigrant population in Togo over time
Foreigners living in Togo, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 74051 |
| 1995 | 90722 |
| 2000 | 124484 |
| 2005 | 184529 |
| 2010 | 235242 |
| 2015 | 255847 |
| 2020 | 258202 |
| 2024 | 260100 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Togo, by year
| Year | Beninese | Nigeriens | Ghanaians | Nigerians | Burkinabé |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24038 | 10540 | 12685 | 9708 | 6133 |
| 1995 | 26058 | 14286 | 19575 | 11900 | 6908 |
| 2000 | 36908 | 22364 | 26455 | 16087 | 8781 |
| 2005 | 51174 | 46314 | 32848 | 26919 | 11391 |
| 2010 | 67695 | 61226 | 42991 | 29347 | 12075 |
| 2015 | 71638 | 65729 | 46794 | 31974 | 13641 |
| 2020 | 72330 | 66332 | 47232 | 32266 | 13765 |
| 2024 | 72863 | 66820 | 47579 | 32503 | 13866 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Togo
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Togo
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Togo?
Around 260.1K immigrants live in Togo — the world's #101 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Togo are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Togo — that's 260.1K out of a total population of 9.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Togo come from?
Most immigrants in Togo come from Benin, Niger and Ghana — these three countries account for about 72% of all immigrants.
How many Beninese live in Togo?
Around 72.9K Beninese live in Togo — about 28% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Togo growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Togo has changed from 255.8K to 260.1K, about 2%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Togo come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Togo. Their children born in Togo are not included.
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