Togo Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Togo Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Togo’s population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Togo’s official name is the Togolese Republic. The country is located on the eastern coast  of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north, and Ghana to the west.  Eventually, Togo declared independence on April 27, 1960.

The chart shows the total population growth of Togo from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade before Togo’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Togo country overview.

Chart of Togo Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Over the decade from 1950 to 1959, Togo’s population increased gradually. From 1.3 million in 1950 to 1.5 million in 1959, the population increased. Consequently, the 1950s had a 15.4% increase in population (1950 to 1959). In addition, Togo’s overall life expectancy is roughly 61.3 years (2019). Finally, almost 40% of people in Togo reside in cities.

To sum up, Togo continued to see population increase while facing many of the same difficulties as the majority of African nations.

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