Abuja – December 28, 2023 – Viewpoint Housing News.
Nigeria has been ranked as number one in the ranking of the countries with the highest record of homelessness in Africa in the year.
This ranking is according to data from World Population Review.
With a rapid population growth, at around 2.6% annually, Nigeria grapples with a significant homeless population due to several intertwined factors.
The development has tremendously impacted on the country’s resources, including housing.
Homelessness is a global problem, with millions of people around the world living without a safe and stable place to call home.
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
Bangladesh: 5,000,000
Colombia: 4,943,000
Afghanistan: 4,660,000
Philippines: 4,500,000
