Moving to Togo from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Namibia 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

NA
22.0
TG
22.7

Namibia 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

NA
$1,068
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
TG
0.8

Namibia 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

NA
43.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
TG
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
TG
3.4%

Namibia 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

NA
19.4%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
TG
$2,800

Namibia 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

NA
66.5 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
TG
41.2

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Lome
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Windhoek Lome
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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 Namibia and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Namibia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Namibia?

Namibia 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 5.4 in Namibia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA TG
Population 2,727,409 8,492,333
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111