Categories in Gweru
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gweru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 64 |
| Education | 58 |
| Shopping | 51 |
| Electronics stores | 37 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Corporate management | 30 |
| Gas station | 28 |
| Clothing stores | 28 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 |
Gweru Facts
| Area | 5341.4 km² |
| Population | 268,675 |
| Male Population | 128,030 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 140,645 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +119.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Median Age | 20.9 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 21.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,448 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Monomotapa Township, Mambo Township, Mkoba 13, Mkoba 16, Nashville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -19.45000, 29.81667 |
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Gweru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,423 | 205,893 | 243,981 | 297,587 | 268,675 | 292,585 | 324,567 |
| Population Density | 22.9 / km² | 38.5 / km² | 45.7 / km² | 55.7 / km² | 50.3 / km² | 54.8 / km² | 60.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGweru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | +119.5% | +30.5% | +10.1% |
| Midlands Province | — | — | — |
| Zimbabwe | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gweru Median Age
Median Age: 20.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 20.9 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Midlands Province | 17.9 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gweru Population Density
Population Density: 50.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 268,675 | 5,341.4 km² | 50.3 / km² |
| Midlands Province | 1.9 million | 49,363.1 km² | 38.4 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gweru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1950 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 Gweru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gweru
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gweru
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
Gweru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,848 | $1,784 | $1,723 | $1,158 | $1,314 | $1,716 | $1,247 | $1,448 |
| Total GDP | $624.2M | $668.6M | $707.4M | $392.5M | $425M | $712.4M | $466M | $539.3M |
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
Gweru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 39,418 tn | 0.15 tn | 7.4 tons/km² |
| Midlands Province | 277,801 tn | 0.15 tn | 5.6 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 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
Gweru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,418 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5.6) |
* 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.
Gweru
Gweru (called Gwelo until 1982) is a city near the centre of Zimbabwe. It has a population of about 146,073 (2009), making it the fifth largest city in the nation. Gweru is the capital of Midlands Province, and was founded in 1894 by Dr. Leander Star..
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