Togo Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Togo Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Togo’s population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 and review show the total population growth of Togo from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Togo’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Togo country overview.

Chart of Togo Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Togo’s population raised greatly over the decade 1970-1979. The population increased from 2.1 million in 1970 to 2.6 million by 1979. As a result, the population increased by 23.8% during the 1970s (1970-1979). Togo’s total life expectancy is approximately 61.3 years (2019). Finally, almost 40% of Togo’s population resides in metropolitan areas.

As a recap, Togo maintained steady population growth while confronting comparable challenges as most African countries.

Click here for Togo’s population growth in the 1980s.