300 million people are homeless worldwide
2.8 BILLION PEOPLE LIVe IN INADEQUATE HOUSING
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A person trying to rebuild. A person searching for safety, support and belonging.
A person who deserves the opportunity to move forward.
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Global Homelessness Statistics
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To help our supporters better understand the scale of the global housing and homelessness crisis, we have compiled the latest available statistics and research from international organisations and housing experts around the world.
According to the latest figures shared by UN-Habitat in 2025, more than 300 million people are experiencing homelessness globally, while around 2.8 billion people lack access to adequate housing, secure land or basic services. More than 1.1 billion people live in informal settlements and slums worldwide.
Getting an accurate picture of global homelessness remains extremely challenging. Definitions of homelessness vary from country to country and many people experiencing homelessness remain uncounted in official data.
While some national census systems include people living in shelters or temporary accommodation, many struggle to capture the “hidden homeless” - people living in unsafe or insecure housing, squatting in buildings not intended for habitation, moving between temporary arrangements, or staying with friends and family.
As a result, the true scale of homelessness and housing insecurity worldwide is likely to be even greater than current estimates suggest.
AFRICA
ASIA & OCEANIA
EUROPE
NORTH, CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
SOUTH AMERICA
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