Moving to Togo from Canada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Canada to Togo. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 55°F in Toronto, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
47 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Canada 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 Canada to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CA
4.7
TG
22.7

Canada performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CA
$7,646
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CA
28.2
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CA
8.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CA
14.0t
TG
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CA
42.5
TG
1.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CA
3.7%
TG
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
6.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$55,698
TG
$1,384

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CA
82.1 yrs
TG
62.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.7
TG
34.8

Canada performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Weather in Togo vs Canada

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Toronto Rain: 32.8 in/yr (834 mm)
55° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Toronto Lome
Jan–Mar 34°/23°F (1°/-5°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/49°F (18°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/35°F (8°/2°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Toronto Lome
Jan 30°/19°F (-1.1°/-7.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 32°/21°F (-0.2°/-6.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 40°/28°F (4.6°/-2.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 52°/39°F (11.3°/3.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.5°/9.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 78°/63°F (25.3°/17.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 69°/56°F (20.7°/13.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.4°/2.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 35°/25°F (1.8°/-3.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service of Canada Meteorological Service of Canada, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Can you move from Canada to Togo?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Canada

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

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 1.4 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?

Canada performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Canada?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 28.2 in Canada. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 55°F in Toronto. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Toronto gets 32.8 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

CA TG
Population 41,651,653 8,591,626
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +228
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911 —