B402, You say more tents may solve the homelessness problem.
"We squander our money then...Los Angeles schools closed as first day of district workers strike begins (paying school workers and teachers aides 23k, man spoke last night that one in three workers face homelessness,,,,,,,Perhaps more tents will settle the strike)"
Since i have never seen you make a post critical of capitalism (even specifically of American capitalism) it's a wonder you haven't posted blaming homelessness around the world on Democrats too.
Homelessness statistics in the world: causes and facts
In almost every city on the planet, people can be observed sleeping on the streets, on park benches or elsewhere. This is because homelessness affects people of all ages, sexes, races, and backgrounds, and is among the most obvious examples of poverty, prejudice, and inequality.
Although hard to track, the number of homeless people increases each year, with few countries being an exception to that. The United Nations has documented that there are around 1.6 billion people residing in poor housing worldwide, with around 15 million being forcibly evicted each year.
Surprisingly, living in a rich country or healthy economy is no guarantee to being “homelessness immune”. This article presents homelessness statistics around the globe, describing countries where most homeless people live, and the nations with the highest and lowest homelessness rates. But first, let’s explore the causes of homelessness.
Major causes of homelessness
Although the world has millions of homeless people, it is challenging to quantify homelessness with any degree of accuracy due to the lack of reliable statistics. Numerous factors contribute to the phenomenon, many of which are interconnected.
* Conflicts cause people to lose their homes and look for a place to stay but not everyone is lucky enough to find adequate shelter;
* Natural calamities destroy homes, leaving families without a roof over their heads;
* The absence of affordable housing is another major cause. Some people are unable to pay their rent or mortgage due to unemployment which can be caused by a crisis or physical or mental issues.
* Some homeless people, despite having a job, do not earn enough to be able to cover their rent, sometimes as a result of an increase in local housing costs.
Virtually every country around the globe has a homeless population. From this perspective, nations can be divided into two categories: those with the highest homeless population, and those with the highest homeless rate.
* Homeless population is the number of homeless individuals on a given night in a specific nation
* Rate of homelessness is the rate of homeless people in relation to a country’s total population
Countries with the highest number of homeless people
The magnitude and breadth of the homelessness issue show how the problem affects almost every country, region, and city in the world.
Here is a glance at the figures of the top 10 countries with the highest number of homeless people:
Fig.1. Homelessness by country 2023 Flourish logo A Flourish table
Nigeria has the world’s highest .. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21582440211045078 .. number of homeless people Although there appears to be a precise number of homeless people, it is impossible to track and quantify those who change their state of “homelessness”.
* Nigeria Population: 218.5 million * Homeless people in Nigeria: 24.4 million
Nigerians frequently migrate from rural areas to large cities in search of shelter, money and opportunity. Many, however, have trouble adjusting to city life due to:
* High cost of living * Lack of social support * Challenges in getting a job (since newcomers lack the required education and communication skills) * Abuse that some people face
* Hazardous jobs performed for meagre remuneration
Syria continues to have the worst displacement situation in the world. After 11 years of the ongoing war, the Syrian refugee issue is the greatest global refugee and resettlement disaster of our time.
Additionally, according to the UN, 70% of Syrians .. https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/syrian-refugee-crisis-facts .. lack access to potable water because of infrastructural failure. A further 9 million people lack sufficient food, with 1 million being in danger of becoming hungry. Put together, these conditions point towards an increase in homeless people in Syria.
* Probably the main reason behind the huge number of homeless is war. * Since the start of the civil conflict, about 13,000 children have died or suffered injuries * About 2.4 million children cannot attend school * The war has left 90% of the population in poverty * Infrastructure has collapsed. This includes hospitals, clinics, schools, and water and sewage systems.
Countries with the world’s lowest number of homeless people
On the other side of the fence, Iceland, Finland, and Japan are the countries with the lowest number of homeless people and the lowest rate of homeless people. Although it is difficult to accurately assess the numbers and rates in each country, there is certain data that can provide an indication of this information. This is what the available data shows:
Iceland, with only 349 persons .. https://www.developmentaid.org/api/frontend/cms/file/2023/02/HC3-1-Homeless-population.pdf .. per night, has the lowest homeless population on the European continent and one of the lowest in the world. In 2018, the nation announced that tackling homelessness was a priority, with one of the goals being to build homes for homeless people.
At 0.003% or roughly 1 homeless person per 34,000 residents, Japan is the country with the world’s lowest rate of homelessness. Moreover, with a population of around 125.7 million people, the country also has one of the lowest numbers of homeless people.
Based on a government assessment that has been carried out for the last 10 years, the number of homeless people in the Land of the Rising Sun has decreased to its lowest point yet – 3,448. This decline is a result of initiatives undertaken by local authorities and regional NPOs.
Fig.2. Number of homeless people in Japan Flourish logoA Flourish chart
Source: Nippon
Japan’s diverse strategy to reduce homelessness involves giving those who lack housing access to resources, permanent shelter, and community assistance.
--- INSERT - This would help - A 95-Square-Foot Tokyo Apartment: ‘I Wouldn’t Live Anywhere Else’
Meet the young Japanese who have decided to live in a shoe box.
Yugo Kinoshita, 19, in his apartment in Tokyo. Noriko Hayashi for The New York Times
By Hikari Hida Published Oct. 3, 2022Updated Oct. 4, 2022
TOKYO — At the end of a long day at work in the offices of Japan’s professional baseball league, Asumi Fujiwara returned to her apartment and changed into pajamas. She wanted to get in a light workout before going to bed, so she placed her vinyl yoga mat on the floor in front of the toilet, rolling it past the single kitchen burner and the one-slot toaster and toward the foot of her desk.
After a bit of stretching, she stood to get into the warrior position. Instead of extending her arms fully, though, she pulled her elbows into her sides. “I need to modify my poses or else I will hit something,” Ms. Fujiwara, 29, said.
Certainly for many would beat a tent. In winter even more would likely much prefer it. So why don't we offer as such... -----
Final word
Although it is difficult to analyse the countries with the highest and lowest number of homeless people because very few surveys have been carried out and some were done a while ago, we still can get a glimpse of what’s going on. Obviously, the nations that face ongoing conflicts and suffer serious issues register an increasing number of homeless people. At the same time, developed countries like Iceland (which is also among the world’s happiest) and Japan not only have a very low homeless population but continue to invest in tackling the issue of homelessness.
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