TGO · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,119 USD (PPP: 3,365 intl$) · Total GDP: 10.7 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Togo is 90 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 10.65 billion USD 1,119 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,080 USD
GDP (PPP) 3,365 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 10.65 1,119
2023 9.82 1,055
2022 8.65 951
2021 8.54 962
2020 7.49 863
2019 6.99 826
2018 7.03 851
2017 6.39 793
2016 6.07 773
2015 5.76 751
2014 6.39 856
2013 6.02 827
2012 5.41 762
2011 5.42 784
2010 4.75 705
2009 4.72 721
2008 4.58 719
2007 3.76 608
2006 3.32 553
2005 3.22 551
2004 3.19 560
2003 2.99 538
2002 2.41 445
2001 2.09 397
2000 2.11 410
1999 2.23 445
1998 2.24 461
1997 2.12 448
1996 2.07 452
1995 1.85 419
1994 1.39 329
1993 1.74 414
1992 2.39 565
1991 2.26 550
1990 2.30 575
1989 1.91 492
1988 1.95 517
1987 1.76 482
1986 1.50 422
1985 1.08 313
1984 1.01 304
1983 1.08 336
1982 1.16 372
1981 1.36 451
1980 1.60 549
1979 1.26 443
1978 1.16 421
1977 1.10 406
1976 0.87 332
1975 0.87 339
1974 0.79 315
1973 0.57 234
1972 0.47 199
1971 0.40 175
1970 0.36 160
1969 0.38 175
1968 0.34 164
1967 0.33 164
1966 0.31 159
1965 0.26 143
1964 0.23 130
1963 0.20 115
1962 0.19 108
1961 0.18 105
1960 0.17 102

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Togo play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Togo Per Capita
Imports 3.89 billion USD (36.6% of GDP)
Exports 2.66 billion USD (25.0% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Togo

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 2.0%
2024 1.9%
2023 1.9%
2022 2.0%
2021 2.3%
2020 2.2%
2019 2.0%
2018 2.9%
2017 3.7%
2016 3.0%
2015 2.2%
2014 2.1%
2013 2.1%
2012 2.0%
2011 2.0%
2010 2.4%
2009 2.8%
2008 3.3%
2007 3.8%
2006 4.2%
2005 4.1%
2004 4.0%
2003 4.0%
2002 4.1%
2001 4.1%
2000 4.2%
1999 3.9%
1998 3.8%
1997 3.6%
1996 3.6%
1995 4.0%
1994 4.2%
1993 4.5%
1992 4.2%
1991 4.1%

Inflation rates in percentages 1967 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 2.9%
2023 5.5%
2022 8.0%
2021 4.2%
2020 1.7%
2019 0.7%
2018 0.9%
2017 -1.0%
2016 1.3%
2015 2.6%
2014 0.2%
2013 1.8%
2012 2.6%
2011 3.6%
2010 1.4%
2009 3.7%
2008 8.7%
2007 0.9%
2006 2.2%
2005 6.8%
2004 0.4%
2003 -0.9%
2002 3.1%
2001 3.9%
2000 1.9%
1999 -0.1%
1998 1.0%
1997 8.3%
1996 4.7%
1995 16.4%
1994 39.2%
1993 -1.0%
1992 1.4%
1991 0.4%
1990 1.0%
1989 -0.8%
1988 -0.2%
1987 0.1%
1986 4.1%
1985 -1.8%
1984 -3.5%
1983 9.4%
1982 11.1%
1981 19.7%
1980 12.3%
1979 7.5%
1978 0.4%
1977 22.5%
1976 11.6%
1975 18.0%
1974 12.8%
1973 3.6%
1972 7.7%
1971 6.5%
1970 4.5%
1969 6.0%
1968 0.3%
1967 -2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Togo in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Togo is 1,119 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 3,365 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Togo?

The main economic sectors in Togo include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Togo in 2024?

The inflation rate in Togo is 2.9% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Togo including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

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Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026