Languages of Togo


is a multilingual country, which according to one count has 44 languages spoken. The official language is French. Two indigenous languages were designated politically as national languages in 1975: Ewé and Kabiyé.
The two national languages tend to be used regionally: Ewé in the south from Lomé to Blitta, and Kabiye from Blitta to Dapaong in the north.

Written languages

French is the main written language, as most indigenous languages are not commonly used in writing.

Language policy

French, which was inherited from the period of French mandate rule over the area, was made the official language at independence.
The decision to give Ewe and Kabiye status as national languages was as decided in 1975 by President Eyadéma.