🇹🇬 Togo

Togo diaspora in Belgium

People from Togo in Belgium meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Togo live in Belgium?

According to the United Nations, 7,580 people from Togo live in Belgium.

Therefore Belgium ranks number 8 among the destinations of the Togo diaspora.

In total, 582,000 people from Togo live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Belgium.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Togo in Belgium

On Compatri, people from Togo already meet in Bruxelles.

Each community brings together members of the same city, so you meet neighbours rather than a crowd.

In total, 1 members take part.

Joining the Togo community in Belgium

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Togo live in Belgium?

According to the UN, about 7,580 people from Togo live in Belgium. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Togo live in in Belgium?

On Compatri, you will find them in Bruxelles, for example. Each city has its own community, members and meetups.

How can I meet people from Togo in Belgium?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Belgium?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Morocco, France, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy.

When is the Togo national day?

Togo Independence Day falls on April 27. In Belgium too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Togo diaspora also lives in Nigeria, Benin, and Ghana. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.