Moving to Norway from Togo

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

Get free moving quotes to Norway

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2022
2 ↑ 100% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NO
51.7

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NO
7.2t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Togo 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NO
$90,500

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NO
2.3

Norway 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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Oslo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
View all months
Month Lome Oslo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Norway 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 Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 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 Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Togo, the official language is French.

Share this

At a Glance

TG NO
Population 8,492,333 5,553,840
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages French Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112