Togo Frontier
Africa · Lomé · XOF (West African CFA Franc)
Economy & industry overview
Togo is a low-income, least-developed economy in West Africa with a nominal GDP of approximately $9.93 billion (2024). The economy is diversified across agriculture (roughly 28% of GDP), industry including phosphate mining and cement (roughly 22%), and services (roughly 50%), with Lomé serving as a major regional transit and trade hub. Real GDP grew 6.5% in 2024 and 6.3% in 2025, driven by private investment, external demand, and growth in the tertiary sector. Key export commodities include phosphates, cotton, coffee, and cocoa, while re-exports through the Port of Lomé are also significant. Togo uses the BRVM, the regional stock exchange of the WAEMU zone headquartered in Abidjan, for equity and bond market access.
Key sectors
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| GDP nominal, USD | $9.93B |
| GDP growth real, annual | 6.5% |
| Inflation annual | 2.9% |
| Population people | 9.0M |
| GDP per capita USD | $923 |
| Market cap total listed, USD | $32.20B |
| Market cap / GDP | 324.3% |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| Listed companies | 47 |
| Exchange | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) (BRVM) |
Data year: 2024. Sources: World Bank – GDP (current USD), Togo 2024, Trading Economics – Togo GDP, GDP per Capita, 2024, African Development Bank – Togo Economic Outlook 2025/2026, FocusEconomics – Togo Economy: GDP, Inflation 2024, Wikipedia – Economy of Togo, BRVM – Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (brvm.org), AFX/Kwayisi – BRVM Live Market Data, July 2026, African-Markets.com – BRVM Listed Companies, Ecofin Agency – Togo BRVM Bond Listing, 2025, U.S. State Department – 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Togo, GoldenVisas.com – Togo Residency and Citizenship Investment, EBID – Togo Economic Outlook.
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MaliLargest listed companies
The biggest companies on the main local exchange, by market capitalisation.
| # | Company | Sector | Market capUSD | US listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecobank Transnational IncorporatedETIT · BRVM | Financials | $850.00M | — |
| 2 | BRAKINA (Brasseries du Burkina)BRAKBC · BRVM | Consumer Goods | — | — |
| 3 | SAPH (Société Africaine de Plantations d'Hévéas)SAPH · BRVM | Consumer Goods | — | — |
US-traded ETFs
Funds listed in the US that give exposure to this market — the simplest route for many US investors.
Local exchange & access
| Exchange | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) |
| Code | BRVM |
| Website | www.brvm.org |
| Currency | XOF |
Local broker access
Togolese equities and government bonds are traded exclusively on the BRVM, the regional stock exchange of the eight WAEMU member states, headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The BRVM operates entirely digitally via a dedicated satellite network, allowing brokers in Togo (Sociétés de Gestion et d'Intermédiation, SGIs) to trade remotely. International retail investors typically access BRVM-listed securities through specialist African brokerage platforms such as Daba Finance or through select pan-African broker-dealers. There are no Togo-incorporated companies directly listed on major US exchanges as ADRs.
Global brokers with foreign-market access
- Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
- Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
- Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.
Listed for convenience only — not a recommendation. Available markets, fees and onboarding rules differ by broker and by your country of residence.
Relocation & residency
Investment visa / residency programme
Grants No formal investment-migration programme
Togo does not operate a formal golden visa, residency-by-investment, or citizenship-by-investment programme. Standard long-term residence permits are available through the National Police for foreigners with qualifying work or business activity, but no dedicated investment-migration pathway exists.
Need help applying? Specialist investment-migration advisers such as Henley & Partners.
Foreign-investor access
Foreign nationals seeking long-term residence in Togo must apply for a residence permit through the Togolese National Police. The process is well-defined but applicants have reported administrative delays. Employers are legally required to prioritise Togolese nationals; foreign workers cannot exceed 20% of a workforce after five years of operation. French is the official language.