Moving to Togo from Belgium

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Togo. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
64 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Belgium live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Belgium and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
TG
22.7

Belgium performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
TG
0.8

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
TG
0.3t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
TG
3.4%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
TG
$2,800

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
TG
41.2

Belgium performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Lome
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Brussels Lome
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Togo. To live, work, or study long-term in Togo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Togo's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Belgium passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Belgium?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE TG
Population 11,847,338 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Dutch, French, German French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112