Demographics of Togo
| Demographics of Togo | |
|---|---|
Population pyramid of Togo in 2020 | |
| Population | 8,049,233 (2022 est.) |
| Growth rate | 2.48% (2022 est.) |
| Birth rate | 31.86 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Death rate | 5.27 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Life expectancy | 71.36 years |
| • male | 68.76 years |
| • female | 74.03 years |
| Fertility rate | 4.23 children born/woman (2022 est.) |
| Infant mortality rate | 41.19 deaths/1,000 live births |
| Net migration rate | -1.81 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
| Age structure | |
| 0–14 years | 39.73% |
| 65 and over | 3.57% |
| Nationality | |
| Nationality | Togolese |
| Language | |
| Official | French |
The demographics of Togo include ethnicity, population density, age, education level, health, economic status and religious affiliations.
Togo’s population is estimated to have grown to four times its size between 1960 and 2010. With nearly 60% of its populace under the age of 25 and a high annual growth rate attributed largely to high fertility, Togo’s population is likely to continue to expand for the foreseeable future. Reducing fertility, boosting job creation, and improving education will be essential to reducing the country’s high poverty rate. In 2008, Togo eliminated primary school enrollment fees, leading to higher enrollment but increased pressure on limited classroom space, teachers, and materials. Togo has a good chance of achieving universal primary education, but educational quality, the underrepresentation of girls, and the low rate of enrollment in secondary and tertiary schools remain concerns.