Moving to Mali from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Togo to Mali, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
4,498 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Mali · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mali?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Mali 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

TG
22.7
ML
20.2

Mali 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
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
ML
0.3t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Mali 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
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
ML
8.0%

Togo performs better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
ML
$2,500

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
ML
60.6

Togo generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

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

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Bamako
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Lome Bamako
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Togo without a 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 Mali?

With 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mali can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Mali.

Is Mali safe for expats?

Mali performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Togo?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

Both Togo and Mali share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

TG ML
Population 8,492,333 20,741,769
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +223
Time zones 1 1