Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Africa |
| Capital: | Lomé |
| Population: | 9,260,864 |
| % Urban: | 43.4 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 41 % |
| Official Language: | French. Only two indigenous languages used in education system: Ewe/Mina and Kabiye |
| Languages: | 43 |
| Literacy Rate: | 64 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 61.6 yrs (212/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 162 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 45.4 % |
| % Evangelical: | 10.7 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 45.4 % |
| People Groups: | 56 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 8 |
| % Unevangelized: | 17 % |
Togo
The political and economic situation remains precarious. A family dynasty ruling for over 50 years and an unequal electoral system both favour the central-northern Gur peoples over the southern Guinean peoples. Pray that God breaks down the resentment and bitterness between them. Poverty leaves orphans and unwanted children (over 300,000) vulnerable to human traffickers, and makes prostitution common. Pray for an end to these evils, and for effective ways to fight poverty.
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