Moving to Belgium from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Belgium. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
348 ↑ 23% vs 2022

people moved from Togo to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
BE
63.9

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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

TG
91.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
BE
7.3t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Belgium 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

TG
1.1
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
BE
$63,600

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Togo 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Brussels
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Lome Brussels
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Togo

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG BE
Population 8,492,333 11,847,338
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112