Moving to Togo from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3,367 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Guinea 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 Guinea to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
TG
22.7

Togo performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
TG
0.8

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo 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

GN
94.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
TG
0.3t

Togo performs significantly better than Guinea 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
TG
3.4%

Guinea 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

GN
5.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
TG
$2,800

Guinea 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

GN
63.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
TG
41.2

Togo performs significantly better than Guinea 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.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Lome
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Conakry Lome
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Guinea passport holders can enter Togo without a visa.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Guinea without a visa.

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?

Togo performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Guinea?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

Both Guinea and Togo share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

GN TG
Population 13,237,832 8,492,333
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +228
Time zones 1 1