Remittance Inflows Statistics in Togo (2026)

According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances received in Togo came to $650.4 million in 2020. Up from $508 million in 2019 to $650.4 million in 2020. Togo ranks #18 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #106 of 179 globally.

Latest value (2020)
$650.4 million (2020)
Remittance Inflows in Togo as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2019
+28% (2020)
Up from $508 million in 2019 to $650.4 million in 2020.
CAGR 1990–2020
+11.2% per year (2020)
Compound annual growth rate from $26.9 million in 1990 to $650.4 million in 2020.
Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
$26.9 million (1990)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $26.9 million in 1990 to $650.4 million in 2020.
Record high (2020)
$650.4 million (2020)
The 2020 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Togo.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#18 of 42 (2020)
Togo ranks 18 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#106 of 179 (2020)
Togo ranks 106 of 179 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
$1.5 billion (2020)
Togo ($650.4 million) is below the average of $1.5 billion across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value
$991.9 million (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.3%); not an official figure.
Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2020)
8.7% (2020)
Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
3% (2024)
Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
Internet use in Togo (2024)
39.5% (2024)
39.5% of the population in Togo used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
9.5 million (2024)
Togo had a population of 9.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Remittance Inflows in Togo by year (current US$)
Year current US$ Change
2020 650.4M+28.0%
2019 508M+12.7%
2018 450.8M+11.7%
2017 403.6M+9.9%
2016 367.2M+0.9%
2015 363.7M−15.0%
2014 427.9M+7.6%
2013 397.5M+15.3%
2012 344.7M+41.0%
2011 244.5M−27.4%
2010 336.9M+0.3%
2009 335.9M−0.8%
2008 338.4M+18.8%
2007 284.8M+22.6%
2006 232.4M+20.7%
2005 192.6M+7.6%
2004 179M+20.4%
2003 148.7M+44.1%
2002 103.2M+50.7%
2001 68.5M+100.1%
2000 34.2M+49.7%
1999 22.9M+23.1%
1998 18.6M−29.3%
1997 26.3M−10.6%
1996 29.4M+95.5%
1995 15M−1.9%
1994 15.3M+30.6%
1993 11.7M−27.9%
1992 16.2M−43.9%
1991 29M+7.8%
1990 26.9M
Remittance Inflows in Togo, 1990–2020Line chart of 31 observations from 1990 to 2020. Values range from 11.7M to 650.4M; the series starts at 26.9M in 1990 and ends at 650.4M in 2020.0200M400M600M800M199019952000200520102015202026.9M650.4M
Fig. 1 — Remittance Inflows in Togo, 1990–2020

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Togo?

Personal remittances received in Togo stood at $650.4 million in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How does Togo compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Togo ranks 18 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $650.4 million versus a regional average of $1.5 billion (latest values per country).

Where does Togo rank globally on remittance inflows?

Togo ranks 106 of 179 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could remittance inflows in Togo look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at $991.9 million in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.3%); not an official figure.

How recent is the remittance inflows data for Togo?

The most recent observation is from 2020. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2020 is the latest available year for Togo.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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