Moving to Togo from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Central African Republic to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
377 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic 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

CF
25.9
TG
22.7

Togo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic 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

CF
98.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
TG
0.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
TG
3.4%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
TG
$2,800

Togo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
TG
41.2

Togo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic 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.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

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 Central African Republic and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Togo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Central African Republic?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF TG
Population 5,454,533 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Sango French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +228
Time zones 1 1