Bulawayo: population and official figures
What is the population of Bulawayo?
Bulawayo had 665,952 inhabitants (city proper) on 20 April 2022, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Bulawayo rank among cities in Zimbabwe?
Of the 8 cities the UN table lists for Zimbabwe (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 2nd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Bulawayo?
Women and girls made up 53.8% of residents (358,081 female, 307,871 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Bulawayo?
In Zimbabwe, cities and towns are run by provinces: In practice a Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution appointed by the President; constitutional provincial/metropolitan councils not yet in operation. Coordinates government programmes in the province.
How local power works in Zimbabwe
Cities of a similar size in Zimbabwe
- Harare 1,698,122
- Chitungwiza 371,246
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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