Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
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Togo political and security risk assessment
Togo carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Togo
What is the political and security risk in Togo right now?
Togo carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 6.3% in 2025 with inflation at 0.4%.
What are the main risks of operating in Togo?
What has changed recently in Togo?
Togo moved down 1 this week and rose 5 points over the last 12 weeks, from 12 to 17.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Togo stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Ores and metals make up 26% of goods exports (2025 data), so mining regions and export corridors are the exposure to watch.
Trade equals 60% of GDP (2023 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$11.9 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth6.3%Latest data, 2025
Inflation0.4%Latest data, 2025
Trade60% of GDPLatest data, 2023
Ores and metals26% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Food exports34% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population8.6 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Togo threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Togo for business?
Togo carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Togo?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (guarded). Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What is the outlook for Togo?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Togo stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Togo risk assessment updated?
The Togo threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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