Bulawayo's 2025 population is now estimated at 668,949. In 1950, the population of Bulawayo was 91,635. Bulawayo has grown by 10,921 in the last year, which represents a 1.66% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bulawayo, which typically includes Bulawayo's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Harare | 1,633,020 | 1.86% |
| Chitungwiza | 419,611 | 2.05% |