Lowest Poverty in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Zimbabwe

1 Masvingo 08 49.2%

2 Karoi 05 49.2%

3 Rusape 01 49.2%

4 Hwange 06 49.2%

5 Chiredzi 08 49.2%

6 Redcliff 02 49.2%

7 Bindura 03 49.2%

8 Beitbridge 07 49.2%

9 Zvishavane 08 49.2%

10 Chegutu 05 49.2%

11 Marondera 04 49.2%

12 Norton 05 49.2%

13 Victoria Falls 06 49.2%

14 Chinhoyi 05 49.2%

15 Ruwa 04 49.2%

16 Kadoma 05 49.2%

17 Kwekwe 02 49.2%

18 Gweru 02 49.2%

19 Epworth 10 49.2%

20 Mutare 01 49.2%

21 Chitungwiza 10 49.2%

22 Bulawayo 09 49.2%

23 Harare 10 49.2%

24 Mutoko 04 49.2%

25 Chakari 05 49.2%

26 Mhangura 05 49.2%

27 Penhalonga 01 49.2%

28 Inyati 06 49.2%

29 Mount Hampden 04 49.2%

30 Glendale 03 49.2%

31 Banket 05 49.2%

32 Mazowe 03 49.2%

33 Shamva 03 49.2%

34 Murewa 04 49.2%

35 Mount Darwin 03 49.2%

36 Chivhu 04 49.2%

37 Mashava 08 49.2%

38 Plumtree 07 49.2%

39 Harare Western Suburbs 05 49.2%

40 Mvurwi 03 49.2%

41 Shurugwi 02 49.2%

42 Gwanda 07 49.2%

43 Kariba 05 49.2%

44 Gokwe 02 49.2%

45 Chipinge 01 49.2%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Zimbabwe demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Masvingo has a poverty rate of just 49.2%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 49.2% of residents in Masvingo live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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