Nigeria has been ranked the number one spot in Africa for having the highest recorded homelessness rates in the year 2023, as per data compiled by the World Population Review.
With a rapid population growth rate of approximately 2.6% annually, Nigeria faces the challenging issue of a significant homeless population, a problem rooted in a complex web of factors.
The repercussions of this development have had a profound impact on the country’s resources, particularly in the realm of housing.
It’s important to note that homelessness is a widespread global concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide who lack access to a safe and stable place to reside.
Here is a list of the top 10 countries with the highest homelessness rates in 2023:
- Nigeria: 24,400,000
- Pakistan: 20,000,000
- Egypt: 12,000,000
- Syria: 6,568,000
- DR Congo: 5,332,000
- Bangladesh: 5,000,000
- Colombia: 4,943,000
- Afghanistan: 4,660,000
- Philippines: 4,500,000
- Yemen: 3,858,000
This ranking sheds light on the critical issue of homelessness, not only in Nigeria but also in numerous countries across the globe, emphasizing the urgent need for effective solutions to address this pressing humanitarian challenge.