Togo’s livestock sector continues to expand despite persistent constraints. The share of domestic meat demand met by local production reached 68% in 2025, up from 65% a year earlier, according to the 2026 Citizens’ Budget.
Authorities expect the trend to continue. For 2026, the government is targeting a 70% self-sufficiency rate, supported by tax measures including an exemption on imported animal feed announced for January 2026.
Growth was broad-based across segments, though uneven. The poultry sector remained the main driver, with output reaching 41.7 million birds in 2025, up 8% from 38.6 million in 2024.
Small ruminants also recorded steady gains. The goat population rose to 6.86 million head in 2025 from 6.36 million a year earlier, while sheep numbers increased to 2.37 million. Projections for 2026 point to growth of 8.2% and 6.5%, respectively.
By contrast, the cattle segment expanded only marginally, with the herd reaching 487,984 head, up 1%.
Productivity gains remain closely tied to vaccination coverage, a key determinant of herd health. However, 2025 data show uneven progress.
Vaccination against small ruminant plague rose to 65.2%. Coverage for Newcastle disease, a highly contagious poultry infection, fell to 67.9% from 92.2% in 2024.
Fish production showed signs of volatility. After peaking at 36,251 metric tons in 2025, output is projected to decline to 33,977 metric tons in 2026. The government is relying on industrialization of the sector and improved access to inputs to stabilize production and meet its food sovereignty targets under the 2025 government roadmap.
