Bulawayo's 2026 population is now estimated at 671,066. In 2023, the population of Bulawayo was 667,227. Bulawayo has grown by 1,282 in the last year, which represents a 0.19% annual change. These population values and projections come from World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Harare | 1,494,371 | 0.04% |
| Bulawayo | 671,066 | 0.19% |
| Chitungwiza | 377,170 | 0.4% |
| Mutare | 242,396 | 1.9% |
| Epworth | 224,353 | 2.11% |
| Gweru | 160,772 | 0.27% |
| Kadoma | 129,603 | 2.51% |
| Kwekwe | 128,411 | 1.74% |
| Ruwa | 114,907 | 5.13% |
| Chinhoyi | 101,770 | 2.89% |
| Norton | 96,304 | 2.56% |
| Masvingo | 87,976 | 0.01% |
| Chegutu | 73,290 | 2.73% |
| Marondera | 67,965 | 0.66% |
| Beitbridge | 67,058 | 3.44% |
| Zvishavane | 66,732 | 2.82% |
| Bindura | 53,775 | 1.63% |
| Chiredzi | 44,917 | 2.88% |
| Redcliff | 44,014 | 1.47% |
| Karoi | 43,514 | 3.74% |
| Rusape | 41,450 | 2.26% |
| Hwange | 40,643 | 0.56% |
| Chipinge | 39,840 | 3.32% |
| Gokwe | 37,658 | 3.3% |
| Victoria Falls | 35,857 | 0.45% |
| Gwanda | 30,034 | 2.98% |
| Kariba | 28,004 | 0.5% |
| Shurugwi | 24,067 | 0.81% |
| Glendale | 20,701 | 3.16% |
| Mvurwi | 18,319 | 4.03% |
| Chivhu | 18,113 | 2.43% |
| Mutoko | 17,496 | 2.53% |
| Banket | 16,380 | 2.14% |
| Plumtree | 15,778 | 2.2% |
| Mashava Mine | 2,909 | -4.9% |
| Lupane | 1,838 | -1.29% |
| Mhangura Mine | 1,455 | -4.9% |
| Shamva | 451 | -4.85% |
