Togo · Africa
How many people die in Togo every day?
In Togo, about 159 people die every day, roughly one death every 9 minutes. That is about 58,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 99th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 61.6 years and the leading cause of death is malaria. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
159
Deaths per year
58,000
Life expectancy
61.6 years
Population
9,053,799
Death rate
6.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Malaria
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Togo
61.6
World avg
72.8
-11.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Togo
6.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Togo by time period
| Per hour | 6.6 |
| Per day | 159 |
| Per week | 1,112 |
| Per month | 4,833 |
| Per year | 58,000 |
What people die of in Togo
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Togo in 2023 was pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections, which accounted for 10.4% of all deaths, about 18 a day. It was followed by stroke and heart disease (ischaemic).
Deaths from kidney diseases have more than doubled since 2000, from about 718 to 1,665 a year. Deaths from HIV/AIDS have fallen by 67% since 2000, from about 5,777 to 1,905 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 6,418 | 18 | 10.4% | +11% |
| 2 | Stroke | 5,604 | 15 | 9.1% | +60% |
| 3 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 4,488 | 12 | 7.3% | +91% |
| 4 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 4,163 | 11 | 6.8% | -26% |
| 5 | Malaria | 3,456 | 9.5 | 5.6% | -30% |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 2,434 | 6.7 | 4% | +12% |
| 7 | Road injuries | 1,984 | 5.4 | 3.2% | +52% |
| 8 | HIV/AIDS | 1,905 | 5.2 | 3.1% | -67% |
| 9 | Kidney diseases | 1,665 | 4.6 | 2.7% | +132% |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,570 | 4.3 | 2.6% | +53% |
Deaths in Togo since 2000
WHO estimates that about 61,542 people died in Togo in 2023, 14% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 53,882 deaths |
| 2010 | 63,328 deaths |
| 2019 | 61,695 deaths |
| 2023 | 61,542 deaths |
Life expectancy in Togo since 1950
A baby born in Togo in 1950 could expect to live about 41.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 62.7, a gain of 20.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 41.9 years |
| 1980 | 52.1 years |
| 2000 | 54.6 years |
| 2010 | 57.2 years |
| 2019 | 61.1 years |
| 2023 | 62.7 years |
Togo compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Togo ranks 28th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Togo | 159 | 61.6 | Malaria |
| Sierra Leone | 205 | 54.7 | Malaria |
| South Sudan | 301 | 55 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Libya | 88 | 72.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Tunisia | 192 | 76.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Burundi | 260 | 61.7 | Lower respiratory infections |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Togo every day?
In Togo, about 159 people die every day, or roughly one death every 9 minutes. That adds up to about 58,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Togo?
Malaria is the leading cause of death in Togo. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections first in 2023, with 10.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Togo?
Life expectancy at birth in Togo is 61.6 years, 11.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 172nd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Togo high?
Togo records about 6.4 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.