Togo Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Togo Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Togo’s population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Togo’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Togo country overview.

Chart of Togo Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Togo’s population grew substantially between 1980 and 1989. The population increased from 2.7 million in 1980 to 3.6 million by 1989. As a result, the population increased by 33.4% during the 1980s (1980-89). Togo’s total life expectancy is approximately 61.3 years (2019). Finally, almost 40% of Togo’s population resides in metropolitan areas.

To summarize, Togo maintained steady population growth despite facing similar challenges as most African countries.

Click here for Togo’s population growth in the 1990s.