The demographics of Togo include
ethnicity,
population density
Population density (in agriculture: Stock (disambiguation), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical ...
, age, education level, health, economic status and
religious affiliations Religious identity is a specific type of identity formation. Particularly, it is the sense of group membership to a religion and the importance of this group membership as it pertains to one's self-concept. Religious identity is not necessarily the ...
.
Language and ethnicity
Togo
Togo (), officially the Togolese Republic (french: République togolaise), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its c ...
's population of million people ( est.) is composed of about 21 ethnic groups, the two biggest being the
Tèm in the Centre (Bafilo, Sokodé, Sotouboua (about 22% of the population); they also live in Ghana and Bénin in big numbers. Tèms have a lot ties with 2/3 of the country as they live in the center of Togo. They exercise diversely almost all occupations from farmers, motors mechanic to business people] and
Ewe (people), Ewe in the South (about 21% of the population)).
Dagomba is the first most common language in the north, where other
Gur languages
The Gur languages, also known as Central Gur or Mabia, belong to the Niger–Congo languages. They are spoken in the Sahelian and savanna regions of West Africa, namely: in most areas of Burkina Faso, and in south-central Mali, northeastern Iv ...
such as
Mossi and
Gourma are also found.
The ethnic groups of the coastal region, particularly Ewe and
Gen language
Gen (also called Gɛ̃, Gɛn gbe, Gebe, Guin, Mina, Mina-Gen, and Popo) is a Gbe language spoken in the southeast of Togo in the Maritime Region. Like the other Gbe languages, Gen is a tonal language.
History
The Gen-Mina originated from Ac ...
(or Mina) (the two major African languages in the south), constitute the bulk of the civil servants, professionals, and merchants, due in part to the former colonial administrations which provided greater infrastructure development in the south. Most of the southern peoples use these two closely related languages, which are spoken in commercial sectors throughout Togo.
The Kabye live on marginal land and traditionally have emigrated south from their home area in the Kara region to seek employment. Their historical means of social advancement has been through the military and law enforcement forces, and they continue to dominate these services.
Other groups include the
Akposso on the Central Plateau, the
Ana people who are related to the
Yoruba
The Yoruba people (, , ) are a West African ethnic group that mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The areas of these countries primarily inhabited by Yoruba are often collectively referred to as Yorubaland. The Yoruba constitute ...
, and live in the center of the country, in the strip between
Atakpame and
Tchamba, the
Bassar in the Centre-West, the
Tchamba in the Centre-East and the
Konkombas in the upper region of
Bassar, the
Lambas in the
Kandé region, the
Hausa
Hausa may refer to:
* Hausa people, an ethnic group of West Africa
* Hausa language, spoken in West Africa
* Hausa Kingdoms, a historical collection of Hausa city-states
* Hausa (horse) or Dongola horse, an African breed of riding horse
See also
...
, the
Tamberma, the
Losso
The Lossos (Nawdba, sing. Nawda) are an ethnic and linguistic group of people living in the Doufelgou District (Préfecture) of the Kara Region in Northern Togo, West Africa. The district capital is Niamtougou which is also an important regional ...
and the
Ouachi.
Indians have a presence in Togo.
White African settlers descended from the original French and German colonials make up less than 1% of the total population along with Togo's minute
Lebanese community. The remaining 99% are indigenous: most people in this category hail from one of thirty-seven different tribes.
Population
Population distribution is very uneven due to soil and terrain variations. The population is generally concentrated in the south and along the major north-south highway connecting the coast to the Sahel. Age distribution is also uneven; nearly one-half of Togolese are less than fifteen years old.
French, the official language, is used in administration and documentation. The public primary schools combine
French with Ewe or Kabye as languages of instruction, depending on the region.
English
English usually refers to:
* English language
* English people
English may also refer to:
Peoples, culture, and language
* ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England
** English national ide ...
is spoken in neighboring
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ...
and is taught in Togolese secondary schools. As a result, many Togolese, especially in the south and along the Ghana border, speak some English.
According to the total population was in , compared to only 1 395 000 in 1950. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 39.6%, 56.9% was between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.4% was 65 years or older
.
Population by Sex and Age Group (Census 06.XI.2010):
Population Estimates by Sex and Age Group (Estimates 01.VII.2020):
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Vital statistics
Registration of vital events is in
Togo
Togo (), officially the Togolese Republic (french: République togolaise), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its c ...
not complete. The Population Departement of the
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmoniz ...
prepared the following estimates. Population estimates account for under numeration in population census.
Source:
UN DESA
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat and is responsible for the follow-up to major United Nations Summits and Conferences, as well as services to the United Nations Econ ...
, World Population Prospects, 2022
Fertility and births
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) (Wanted Fertility Rate) and Crude Birth Rate (CBR):
Fertility data as of 2013-2014 and 2017 (DHS Program):
Life expectancy at birth
Other demographic statistics
The following demographic statistics of Togo in 2022 are from the World Population Review.
*One birth every 2 minutes
*One death every 8 minutes
*One net migrant every 288 minutes
*Net gain of one person every 3 minutes
The following demographic statistics are from the
CIA World Factbook, unless otherwise indicated.
Population
:8,492,333 (2022 est.)
:8,176,449 (July 2018 est.)
Religions
Christian 42.3%, folk religion 36.9%, Muslim 14%, Hindu <1%, Buddhist <1%, Jewish <1%, other <1%, none 6.2% (2020 est.)
Age structure
![Togo single age population pyramid 2020](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Togo_single_age_population_pyramid_2020.png)
:''0-14 years:'' 39.73% (male 1,716,667/female 1,703,230)
:''15-24 years:'' 19.03% (male 817,093/female 820,971)
:''25-54 years:'' 33.26% (male 1,423,554/female 1,439,380)
:''55-64 years:'' 4.42% (male 179,779/female 200,392)
:''65 years and over:'' 3.57% (2020 est.) (male 132,304/female 175,074)
:''0-14 years:'' 40.13% (male 1,646,438 /female 1,634,609)
:''15-24 years:'' 19.1% (male 779,774 /female 782,192)
:''25-54 years:'' 32.96% (male 1,339,150 /female 1,356,020)
:''55-64 years:'' 4.34% (male 167,575 /female 187,432)
:''65 years and over:'' 3.46% (male 122,175 /female 161,084) (2018 est.)
Birth rate
:31.86 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) Country comparison to the world: 25th
:32.8 births/1,000 population (2018 est.) Country comparison to the world: 30th
Death rate
:5.27 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) Country comparison to the world: 188th
:6.8 deaths/1,000 population (2018 est.) Country comparison to the world: 135th
Total fertility rate
The total fertility rate (TFR) of a population is the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime if:
# she were to experience the exact current age-specific fertility rates (ASFRs) through her lifetime
# she were t ...
![Togo Population 1950-2021 Forecast 2022-2032 UN World Population Prospects 2022](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Togo_Population_1950-2021_Forecast_2022-2032_UN_World_Population_Prospects_2022.svg)
:4.23 children born/woman (2022 est.) Country comparison to the world: 25th
:4.32 children born/woman (2018 est.) Country comparison to the world: 26th
Population growth rate
:2.48% (2022 est.) Country comparison to the world: 24th
:2.61% (2018 est.) Country comparison to the world: 18th
Median age
total: 20 years. Country comparison to the world: 196th
male: 19.7 years
female: 20.3 years (2020 est.)
:total: 19.9 years. Country comparison to the world: 196th
:male: 19.6 years
:female: 20.1 years (2018 est.)
Mother's mean age at first birth
:25 years (2017 est.)
:note: median age at first birth among women 25-29
:21 years (2013/14 est.)
:note: median age at first birth among women 25-29
Contraceptive prevalence rate
:23.9% (2017)
:19.9% (2013/14)
Demographic profile
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.
Population distribution
one of the more densely populated African nations with most of the population residing in rural communities, density is highest in the south on or near the Atlantic coast.
Net migration rate
:-1.81 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2022 est.) Country comparison to the world: 167th
:0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2018 est.) Country comparison to the world: 99th
Dependency ratio
The dependency ratio is an age-population ratio of those typically not in the labor force (the ''dependent'' part ages 0 to 14 and 65+) and those typically in the labor force (the ''productive'' part ages 15 to 64). It is used to measure the press ...
s
:total dependency ratio: 81.2 (2015 est.)
:youth dependency ratio: 76.2 (2015 est.)
:elderly dependency ratio: 5.1 (2015 est.)
:
potential support ratio
The potential support ratio (PSR) is the number of people age 15–64 per one older person aged 65 or older. This ratio describes the burden placed on the working population (unemployment and children are not considered in this measure) by the no ...
: 19.8 (2015 est.)
Urbanization
:urban population: 43.9% of total population (2022)
:rate of urbanization: 3.6% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
:urban population: 41.7% of total population (2018)
:rate of urbanization: 3.76% annual rate of change (2015-20 est.)
Life expectancy at birth
total population: 71.36 years. Country comparison to the world: 166th
male: 68.76 years
female: 74.03 years (2022 est.)
:total population: 65.8 years
:male: 63.1 years
:female: 68.6 years (2018 est.)
:''total population:'' 54.69 years
:''male:'' 52.75 years
:''female:'' 56.7 years (2000 est.)
Major infectious diseases
:degree of risk: very high (2020)
:food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever
:vectorborne diseases: malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever
:water contact diseases: schistosomiasis
:animal contact diseases: rabies
:respiratory diseases: meningococcal meningitis
Ethnic groups
African (37 tribes; largest and most important are Tém in the centre and Kabyè in the north; and Ewé, Mina in the south) 99%, European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1%
HIV Prevalence
Adult infection rate 2.1% (2017 est.)
People living with HIV/
Aids 110,000 (2017 est.)
Death rate 4,700 (2017 est.)
Education expenditures
:5% of GDP (2019) Country comparison to the world: 65th
Sex ratio
''at birth:''
1.03 male(s)/female
''under 15 years:''
1.01 male(s)/female
''15-64 years:''
0.95 male(s)/female
''65 years and over:''
0.78 male(s)/female
''total population:''
0.97 male(s)/female (2000 est.)
Literacy
''definition:'' age 15 and over can read and write
:total population: 66.5%
:male: 80%
:female: 55.1% (2019)
:total population: 63.7%
:male: 77.3%
:female: 51.2% (2015 est.)
:'total population:'' 51.7%
:''male:'' 67%
:''female:'' 37% (1995 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
:total: 13 years
:male: 14 years
:female: 12 years (2017)
Unemployment, youth ages 15-24
:total: 9.5%
:male: 12.3%
:female: 7.4% (2017 est.)
References
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