Remittance Outflows Statistics in Togo (2026)

Togo recorded personal remittances paid of $100.7 million in 2020, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from $102.3 million in 2019 to $100.7 million in 2020. Togo ranks #23 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #134 of 181 globally.

Key Statistics

Latest value (2020): $100.7 million (2020); Remittance Outflows in Togo as of 2020, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2019: −1.5% (2020); Down from $102.3 million in 2019 to $100.7 million in 2020.
CAGR 1990–2020: +6.9% per year (2020); Compound annual growth rate from $13.4 million in 1990 to $100.7 million in 2020.
Earliest value in this dataset (1990): $13.4 million (1990); Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $13.4 million in 1990 to $100.7 million in 2020.
Peak value (2013): $178 million (2013); Highest value in the available series; the 2020 value is $100.7 million.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa: #23 of 42 (2020); Togo ranks 23 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank: #134 of 181 (2020); Togo ranks 134 of 181 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average: $271 million (2020); Togo ($100.7 million) is below the average of $271 million across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value: $61.8 million (2026); Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -7.8%); not an official figure.
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.

Trend, 1990–2020

Remittance Outflows in Togo by year (current US$)
Year	current US$	Change
2020	100.7M	−1.5%
2019	102.3M	+4.2%
2018	98.2M	+13.7%
2017	86.3M	+10.9%
2016	77.8M	−13.0%
2015	89.4M	−41.9%
2014	154M	−13.5%
2013	178M	+16.1%
2012	153.3M	+65.9%
2011	92.4M	+46.9%
2010	62.9M	−13.1%
2009	72.3M	+24.9%
2008	57.9M	+22.5%
2007	47.2M	+22.1%
2006	38.7M	+9.2%
2005	35.4M	+3.3%
2004	34.3M	+21.1%
2003	28.3M	+66.3%
2002	17M	+221.6%
2001	5.3M	−21.3%
2000	6.7M	+11.1%
1999	6.1M	+0.0%
1998	6.1M	−41.7%
1997	10.4M	+52.8%
1996	6.8M	+38.8%
1995	4.9M	+20.2%
1994	4.1M	−32.6%
1993	6M	−62.8%
1992	16.2M	+28.4%
1991	12.7M	−5.8%
1990	13.4M	—

Fig. 1 — Remittance Outflows in Togo, 1990–2020

Frequently asked questions

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

Personal remittances paid in Togo stood at $100.7 million in 2020, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

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

Togo ranks 23 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $100.7 million versus a regional average of $271 million (latest values per country).

Where does Togo rank globally on remittance outflows?

Togo ranks 134 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could remittance outflows in Togo look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at $61.8 million in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -7.8%); not an official figure.

When did remittance outflows in Togo peak?

The highest value in the available series was $178 million in 2013; the latest (2020) value is $100.7 million.

Source & methodology

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved 2026-06-10.

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.

Last updated 2026-06-10.