Lowest Income in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · Zimbabwe

Lowest Income — Zimbabwe

1 Masvingo 08 $2,195

2 Karoi 05 $2,195

3 Rusape 01 $2,195

4 Hwange 06 $2,195

5 Chiredzi 08 $2,195

6 Redcliff 02 $2,195

7 Bindura 03 $2,195

8 Beitbridge 07 $2,195

9 Zvishavane 08 $2,195

10 Chegutu 05 $2,195

11 Marondera 04 $2,195

12 Norton 05 $2,195

13 Victoria Falls 06 $2,195

14 Chinhoyi 05 $2,195

15 Ruwa 04 $2,195

16 Kadoma 05 $2,195

17 Kwekwe 02 $2,195

18 Gweru 02 $2,195

19 Epworth 10 $2,195

20 Mutare 01 $2,195

21 Chitungwiza 10 $2,195

22 Bulawayo 09 $2,195

23 Harare 10 $2,195

24 Mutoko 04 $2,195

25 Chakari 05 $2,195

26 Mhangura 05 $2,195

27 Penhalonga 01 $2,195

28 Inyati 06 $2,195

29 Mount Hampden 04 $2,195

30 Glendale 03 $2,195

31 Banket 05 $2,195

32 Mazowe 03 $2,195

33 Shamva 03 $2,195

34 Murewa 04 $2,195

35 Mount Darwin 03 $2,195

36 Chivhu 04 $2,195

37 Mashava 08 $2,195

38 Plumtree 07 $2,195

39 Harare Western Suburbs 05 $2,195

40 Mvurwi 03 $2,195

41 Shurugwi 02 $2,195

42 Gwanda 07 $2,195

43 Kariba 05 $2,195

44 Gokwe 02 $2,195

45 Chipinge 01 $2,195

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Zimbabwe face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Masvingo has a median household income of $2,195.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Masvingo earns $2,195 — 97% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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