Togo Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Togo
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated March 9, 2026
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Togo. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Togo at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
Togo has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
46(2024)
Military Spending
2.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Togo:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "health" risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Togo due to risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Northern border region near Burkina Faso due to risk of terrorism and kidnapping. Areas north of Kande due to risk of terrorism. Advisory summary The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency or routine services to U.S. citizens outside of Lome due to the safety risks . U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Togo Population & Demographics
Population of 9,515,236, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Togo safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Togo at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include health.
What is the crime rate in Togo?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Togo.
What is the US travel advisory level for Togo?
Togo is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).