Moving to Togo from Mali

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mali to Togo? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mali to Togo.

Living there in 2020
8,196 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Mali 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

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
TG
22.7

Mali 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

ML
$104
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
TG
0.8

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ML
65.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
TG
0.3t

Mali performs better than Togo 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

ML
0.8
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
TG
3.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
TG
$2,800

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Lome
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Bamako Lome
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Mali 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Mali performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

ML TG
Population 20,741,769 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +228
Time zones 1 1