Moving to Sweden from Togo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Togo to Sweden? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Togo to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Sweden.

Moved in 2023
5 ↓ 17% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Sweden?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SE
71.5

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SE
3.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Sweden 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
SE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SE
3.6%

Sweden 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%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SE
$64,200

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SE
2.3

Sweden 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

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Stockholm
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 69°/56°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 43°/36°F (6°/2°C)
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Month Lome Stockholm
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sweden 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 Sweden?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SE
Population 8,492,333 10,483,647
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages French Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112