Government of Togo
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Togo, officially Togolese Republic, has its capital at Lome and a population of 8,591,626 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President of the Republic Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové (in office since 3 May 2025) is head of state; President of the Council of Ministers Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé is head of government. The legislature is the Parliament, a bicameral body with 113 seats in the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) and 61 seats in the Senate (Sénat). The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 29 Apr 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in April 2030. Elections are run by the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). The directory below lists 6 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé
Since 3 May 2025 · Source: republiquetogolaise.tg
Parliament
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) | 113 (all directly elected) | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Senate (Sénat) | 61 (41 directly elected; 20 appointed) | 15 Feb 2025 |
Togo National Assembly: list of deputies · Togo Senate: list of senators
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Togo. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
As elected, 2024
113
National Assembly seats
- Union for the Republic108(95.6%)
- Alliance of Democrats for Integral Development2(1.8%)
- Democratic Forces for the Republic1(0.9%)
- Dynamic for the Majority of the People1(0.9%)
- National Alliance for Change1(0.9%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| Union for the Republic | 108 | 95.6% |
| Alliance of Democrats for Integral Development | 2 | 1.8% |
| Democratic Forces for the Republic | 1 | 0.9% |
| Dynamic for the Majority of the People | 1 | 0.9% |
| National Alliance for Change | 1 | 0.9% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2024 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 113 seats in the chamber. As of 29 April 2024. Source: Wikipedia, 2024 Togolese parliamentary election (reference source).
Senate
Current
61
Senate seats
- UNIR34(55.7%)
- Nominated20(32.8%)
- BATIR2(3.3%)
- ADDI1(1.6%)
- CLE1(1.6%)
- IND1(1.6%)
- LTA1(1.6%)
- UFC1(1.6%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| UNIR | 34 | 55.7% |
| Nominated | 20 | 32.8% |
| BATIR | 2 | 3.3% |
| ADDI | 1 | 1.6% |
| CLE | 1 | 1.6% |
| IND | 1 | 1.6% |
| LTA | 1 | 1.6% |
| UFC | 1 | 1.6% |
Current: seats by party as listed in the source on the date shown. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 61 seats in the chamber. As of 6 May 2026. Source: Wikipedia, Senate of Togo (reference source).
Includes 20 seats that are not held on a party ticket (appointed, ex officio or indirectly elected).
Names and parties come from the Journal Officiel (decision EL-040/24 of 13 May 2024) and the Constitutional Court decisions of 24 February 2025 and 25 October 2025, which record seats filled by successors after the election. The 20 senators appointed by the President are not shown because no official list has been found. Party names are copied as printed.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | Essowè Georges Barcola | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Robert Dussey | - |
| Minister of Interior | Hodabalo Awate | - |
| Minister of Justice | Pacôme Yawovi Adjourouvi | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Health | Jean-Marie Koffi Ewonoulé Tessi | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Education | Mama Omorou | 8 Oct 2025 |
Sources: République Togolaise, Trombinoscope (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Council (Président du Conseil) | Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism and Housing (Ministre de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat) | Kodjo Sévon-Tépé Adedze | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Relations with Parliament and Institutions (Ministre des Relations avec le Parlement et les Institutions) | Gilbert Bawara | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Public Service Efficiency and Digital Transformation (Ministre de l'Efficacité du Service Public et de la Transformation Numérique) | Cina Lawson | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Resources and Food Sovereignty (Ministre de l'Agriculture, de la Pêche, des Ressources Animales et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire) | Antoine Lekpa Gbegbeni | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Environment, Forest Resources, Coastal Protection and Climate Change (Ministre de l'Environnement, des Ressources Forestières, de la Protection Côtière et du Changement Climatique) | Dodzi Komla Kokoroko | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Communication (Ministre de la Communication) | Yawa Kouigan | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Grassroots Development and the Social and Solidarity Economy (Ministre du Développement à la Base et de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire) | Mazamesso Assih | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Security (Ministre de la Sécurité) | Calixte Batossie Madjoulba | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of the Economy and Strategic Watch (Ministre de l'économie et de la veille stratégique) | Badanam Patoki | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts (Ministre du Tourisme, de la Culture et des Arts) | Isaac Tchiakpe | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister of Solidarity, Gender, Family and Child Protection (Ministre des Solidarités, du Genre, de la Famille et de la Protection de l'Enfance) | Martine Moni Sankaredja | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister, Secretary General of the Government (Ministre Secrétaire Général du Gouvernement) | Stanislas Bamouni Baba | 3 Sept 2025 |
| Minister of Transport, Opening Up and Rural Tracks (Ministre des Transports, du Désenclavement et des Pistes rurales) | Komlan Kadje | - |
| Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council, and Minister of the Civil Service, Labour and Social Dialogue (Ministre Secrétaire Générale de la Présidence du Conseil; Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et du Dialogue Social) | Sandra Ablamba Johnson | - |
| Minister Adviser to the President of the Council (Ministre Conseiller du Président du Conseil) | Pascal Bodjona | - |
| Minister, Director of Cabinet of the President of the Council (Ministre Directeur de Cabinet du Président du Conseil) | Damehame Yark | - |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Territorial Planning, in charge of Public Works and Infrastructure (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'Aménagement du Territoire, chargé des Travaux Publics et des Infrastructures) | Sani Yaya | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy and Strategic Watch, in charge of Investment Promotion and Economic Sovereignty (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'économie et de la veille stratégique, chargé de la promotion des investissements et de la souveraineté économique) | Arthur Lilas Trimua | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, in charge of Energy and Mining Resources (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'Économie, chargé de l'Énergie et des Ressources Minières) | Robert Koffi Messan Eklo | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Territorial Planning, in charge of Local Development (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'Aménagement du Territoire, chargé du développement local) | Joseph Koamy Gbloèkpo Gomado | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Grassroots Development and the Social and Solidarity Economy, in charge of Youth and Sports (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre du Développement à la Base, et de l'économie sociale et solidaire, chargé de la Jeunesse et des Sports) | Abdul Fahd Fofana | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Territorial Planning, in charge of Water and Sanitation (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'Aménagement du Territoire, chargé de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement) | Séna Alipui | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy and Strategic Watch, in charge of Trade and Quality Control (Ministre délégué auprès du Ministre de l'Économie et de la Veille Stratégique, chargé du Commerce et du Contrôle de la Qualité) | Kossi Tenou | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Minister Delegate, in charge of the Maritime Economy (Ministre délégué chargé de l'économie maritime) | Edem Kokou Tengue | - |
Sources: Togo Officiel (Republic of Togo official portal) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Electoral Commission Chair | Dago YABRE | - |
| Speaker of the National Assembly | Kodjo Adedze | 14 Jun 2024 |
Sources: CENI Togo (Commission électorale nationale indépendante) (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Republic of Togo official site (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Togo election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2029, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2029 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2024 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | Union for the Republic (UNIR) |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Senate election | Held | - | Union for the Republic (UNIR) |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Presidential election | Held | - | Faure Gnassingbé (UNIR) |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$12bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 6.3%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$650m
- 2020
- Foreign direct investment
- US$221m
- 2025
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Population of Togo
Togo had 8.7 million people in 2025, 34th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 9.7 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
8.7
34th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
22.8 %
35th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
9.7
33rd highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
160
11th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Togo |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7.1 |
| 2016 | 7.2 |
| 2017 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | 7.5 |
| 2019 | 7.6 |
| 2020 | 7.8 |
| 2021 | 8.0 |
| 2022 | 8.1 |
| 2023 | 8.3 |
| 2024 | 8.5 |
| 2025 | 8.7 |
| 2026 | 8.9 (partial) |
| 2027 | 9.1 (partial) |
| 2028 | 9.3 (partial) |
| 2029 | 9.5 (partial) |
| 2030 | 9.7 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Togo
Prices in Togo rose 0.4% in 2025, 46th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 2% (2025) and 3.4% among people aged 15 to 24. Togo's own survey put it at 2% in 2022. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Togo's economy.
Inflation (2025)
0.4 %
7th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
2.0 %
6th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
3.4 %
8th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2022)
2.0 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Togo |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 1.8 |
| 2014 | 0.2 |
| 2015 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | -1.0 |
| 2018 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 0.7 |
| 2020 | 1.7 |
| 2021 | 4.2 |
| 2022 | 8.0 |
| 2023 | 5.5 |
| 2024 | 2.9 |
| 2025 | 0.4 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4 | 10.6 |
| 2011 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2012 | 2.0 | Not published |
| 2013 | 2.1 | Not published |
| 2014 | 2.1 | Not published |
| 2015 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2016 | 3.0 | Not published |
| 2017 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 2018 | 2.9 | Not published |
| 2019 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2020 | 2.2 | Not published |
| 2021 | 2.3 | Not published |
| 2022 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2023 | 1.9 | Not published |
| 2024 | 2.0 | Not published |
| 2025 | 2.0 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Togo
A child born in Togo can expect to live 62.9 years (2024). 56 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
62.9
39th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
56
32nd lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
60
34th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Togo | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 58.8 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 59.2 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 59.7 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 60.1 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 60.6 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 61.1 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 61.1 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 61.3 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 62.3 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 62.7 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 62.9 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Togo |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Togo
72.6% of adults in Togo can read and write (2022, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Togo.
Adult literacy (2022)
72.6 %
25th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2022)
90.4 %
19th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
4.1 %
21st highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Togo
Togo's Human Development Index was 0.571 in 2023, 161st of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.57
27th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
39.5 %
28th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
81
34th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
61.1 %
27th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Togo | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.46 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.46 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.50 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.53 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.56 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.57 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.57 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Togo safe?
The US State Department rates Togo at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
2
7th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
46
18th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Togo
Togo has had 4 successful coups, the latest on 5 February 2005, and 12 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 17 April 2009: Coup plot
- 5 February 2005: Coup (succeeded)
- 3 December 1991: Failed coup attempt
- 28 November 1991: Failed coup attempt
- 8 October 1991: Failed coup attempt
- 1 October 1991: Failed coup attempt
- 26 August 1991: Failed coup attempt
- 23 September 1986: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
39
29th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
51
35th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
34
25th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Togo's debt
Government debt was 64.9% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 32.9% of public debt abroad (2024). Togo's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Togo ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person30th of 53$1,371, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy39th of 53$11.9 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population34th of 538.69 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area41st of 5456,785 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy39th of 5462.9 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory36th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office46th longest of 51Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, 1 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age2nd oldest of 5187 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Togo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/togo