Togo
Togo, a country in West Africa, faces significant social and economic inequalities, with the majority of the population dependent on agriculture and living in rural areas.
Enormous needs, powerful human potential
Togo is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north. Its capital, Lomé, is located on the coast and is home to a large part of the country’s economic activity.
The country has a largely informal economy, centered on agriculture and local trade, with a heavy dependence on cotton and phosphate exports. Inequalities in access to basic services remain significant, particularly between the capital and rural areas.
A country marked by stark inequalities
Despite sustained economic growth (around 5% in 2024), poverty affects a large part of the population, particularly in rural areas. Family farming and the informal economy remain the main sources of income.
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8,7 millions of inhabitants
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167/193 in the HDI ranking
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40 % of the population lives below the poverty line
Supporting micro-entrepreneurs and improving access to energy
Since 2012, Entrepreneurs du Monde has been running five programs in Togo, covering all of its areas of action: social entrepreneurship, access to clean energy, agroecology, and menstrual dignity.
