Moving to Denmark from Togo
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Togo to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Togo to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°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 Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Denmark 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lome | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Lome | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.
Togo passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Required
Denmark passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-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 Denmark?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 45.0 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 Denmark safe for expats?
Denmark performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Togo?
Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Togo, the official language is French.
