Lome: population and official figures
What is the population of Lome?
Lome, the capital of Togo, had 2,188,376 inhabitants (city proper) on 23 October 2022, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Lome rank among cities in Togo?
Of the 4 cities the UN table lists for Togo (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Lome?
Women and girls made up 51.5% of residents (1,127,872 female, 1,060,504 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Lome?
In Togo, cities and towns are run by communes: Municipal council elected for six years (1,527 councillors elected in July 2025); council elects the mayor. Local services: markets, sanitation, civil registration, primary schools and health.
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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