Moving to Togo from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cameroon to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cameroon to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cameroon to Togo, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
702 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Cameroon 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cameroon to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
TG
22.7

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
TG
0.8

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
TG
0.3t

Togo performs significantly better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
TG
3.4%

Cameroon performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
TG
$2,800

Cameroon 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

CM
63.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Lome
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Yaounde Lome
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM TG
Population 29,321,637 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112