Moving to Togo from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo to Togo.

Living there in 2020
258

people born in Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
TG
22.7

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
$209
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
TG
0.8

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
TG
0.3t

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
1.3
TG
1.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
TG
3.4%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
19.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$2,515
TG
$1,384

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0 yrs
TG
62.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
27.0
TG
34.8

Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Republic of the Congo.

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: 1.4 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?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG TG
Population 6,484,437 8,591,626
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +228
Time zones 1 1