Moving to Iraq from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
IQ
21.5

Iraq 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
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
IQ
10.1

Iraq 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

TG
91.0
IQ
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
IQ
5.2t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Iraq 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
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
IQ
59.6%

Iraq 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%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
IQ
$12,600

Iraq 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

TG
71.4 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
IQ
19.6

Iraq generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in literacy rate.

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

Baghdad Rain: 4.8 in/yr (123 mm)
87° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Baghdad
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 66°/43°F (19°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 97°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 108°/74°F (43°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 77°/50°F (25°/10°C)
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Month Lome Baghdad
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Iraq

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

Iraq passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iraq 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 Iraq?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 14.4 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 Iraq safe for expats?

Iraq performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Togo?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG IQ
Population 8,492,333 40,462,701
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages French Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104