Togo
Togolese Republic
Western Africa · TGO
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Togo
Togo is a compact West African trip where beaches, markets, and traditional culture are close enough to combine in one route. It works best as a short itinerary based around Lomé with one inland heritage or nature stop rather than a long country sweep.
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Things To See
- Lome
- Koutammakou
- Togoville
- Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
- Lake Togo
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Dry-season months make moving around easier.
- Lomé and Koutammakou are the clearest anchors for a first trip.
- Keep the route short so the country feels relaxed rather than rushed.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Togo.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Lomé
- Population
- 8,095,498
- Area
- 56,785 km²
- Region
- Western Africa
Languages
- French
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr)
XOF
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
33.3
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Lomé (6.14°N, 1.21°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 44/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.571
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.029
- 10-year change
- +0.064
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.865
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.564
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.562
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba
Inscribed 2004
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 28.1%
- Forest cover
- 22.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 16
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 15
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
32/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
77/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Exercise increased caution in Togo due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency or routine services to U.S. citizens outside of Lome due to the safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Togo need special authorization to travel to these areas due to safety risks: North of Dapaong Highways N24 and N28 Kpendjal and Kpendjal-Ouest district U.S. government employees working in Togo are not allowed to stay overnight in areas north of Mango due to safety risks. Crime Violent crime may occur anywhere in Togo. This includes carjacking, robbery, and home invasion. Local police often lack resources to respond to serious crimes. Violent attacks are more common in the northern region of Togo. Crime occurs more frequently in urban areas, near the beach, and in crowded markets. Stay aware of your surroundings. Police checkpoints may be present throughout the country. Though it is not as common, you may find unofficial checkpoints in some locations. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Togo. Visit the U.S. Department of State's Country Reports on Terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may target: Large public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.) Popular hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship Schools Parks Shopping malls and markets Public transportation (subways, buses, trains, and commercial flights) Embassies and consulates Local police and armed forces Health Health facilities are available in major cities. However, routine and emergency care may be limited or unavailable. Healthcare in rural areas in Togo is very limited. Medical care may not meet U.S. standards of care. Hospitals and doctors require payment up front prior to service or admission. Medication and medical supplies may be unavailable in many healthcare facilities. Locally available medications may be unsafe. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Unrest Avoid demonstrations, protests, political rallies, and large crowds. These events may become violent. Demonstrators and security forces may clash suddenly. Police may use tear gas or other force to stop protests that block traffic in city centers and along National Route 1. They have also arrested protesters. Security forces have used force to break up crowds and have shut down internet and cell service. Kidnapping Criminal and terrorist groups have kidnapped foreigners in Togo. Armed groups may use extortion and kidnapping for ransom to finance criminal operations. Do Not Travel to: Northern border region near Burkina Faso due to risk of terrorism and kidnapping. Areas north of Kande due to risk of terrorism.
Read full advisory →Data current as of August 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data