Religion in Togo

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Religion in Togo is diverse, with Christianity being the most widely professed faith. A substantial number of the Togolese also practice traditional faiths and Islam.

A significant number of Christians and Muslims in Togo also incorporate elements of folk religion.^[2][3] Togo is a secular state and the nation's constitution provides freedom of religion and worship.^[4]

The 2014 General Population and Housing Census noted that 25% of the population was Roman Catholic, making it the primary branch of Christianity in Togo, while other denominations included Methodists, Lutherans, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and Jehovah's Witnesses. Nichiren Buddhists, followers of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, Baha’is and Hindus are among other religious groups in the country.^[5]

Christians live mainly in the south of the country, while Muslims live predominately in the central and northern regions.

In 2022, Freedom House rated Togo's religious freedom as 3 out of 4,^[6] noting that religious freedom is constitutionally protected and generally respected in practice. Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism are recognised by the state; other groups must register as religious associations to receive similar benefits. The registration process has been subject to long delays with almost 900 applications pending at the beginning of 2021.

• Catholic Church in Togo
• Islam in Togo