Categories in Bloemfontein
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bloemfontein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 976 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 767 | 27 years |
| Other accommodation | 683 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 582 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 543 | 17 years |
| Car repair | 523 | 24 years |
| Education | 467 | 37 years |
| Electronics stores | 424 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 390 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 386 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 359 | — |
| Health and medical | 348 | 23 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 311 | 25 years |
Bloemfontein Facts
| Area | 336.6 km² |
| Population | 522,038 |
| Male Population | 254,720 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 267,318 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.0% |
| Median Age | 27.1 years (Male: 26.4, Female: 27.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,638 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 51 |
| Neighborhoods | Westdene, Bloemfontein Central, Oranjesig, CBD, Willows |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.12107, 26.21400 |
| Postal Codes | 9300, 9301, 9305, 9306, 9310, More |
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Bloemfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 211,082 | 324,721 | 404,810 | 489,731 | 522,038 | 533,979 | 539,616 |
| Population Density | 627.1 / km² | 964.6 / km² | 1,202.6 / km² | 1,454.8 / km² | 1,550.8 / km² | 1,586.3 / km² | 1,603 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBloemfontein Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | +147.3% | +60.8% | +29% |
| Free State (province) | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bloemfontein Median Age
Median Age: 27.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 27.1 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs |
| Free State (province) | 25.6 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bloemfontein Population Density
Population Density: 1,551 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 522,038 | 336.6 km² | 1,551 / km² |
| Free State (province) | 2.7 million | 129,825.2 km² | 21.2 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bloemfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bloemfontein
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bloemfontein
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bloemfontein
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bloemfontein
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bloemfontein
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bloemfontein Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,315 | $13,676 | $11,608 | $14,154 | $15,267 | $13,582 | $14,720 | $13,638 |
| Total GDP | $3.6B | $3.2B | $2.9B | $3.7B | $4.3B | $4B | $4.6B | $4.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Bloemfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 4,543,431 tn | 8.7 tn | 13,497 tons/km² |
| Free State (province) | 17,793,024 tn | 6.47 tn | 137.1 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bloemfontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,543,431 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,497 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.4 | 58 km | 5,000 m | 58km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein (English pronunciation: /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ or /ˈbloʊmfɒnˌtaɪn/; Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈblumfɔntəi̯n]; Afrikaans and Dutch for "fountain of flowers" or "blooming fountain") is the capital city of the province of Free State of South Afri..
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