- The development has tremendously impacted on the country’s resources, including housing
According to data from the World Population Review, Nigeria tops the list of African countries with the highest incidence of homelessness this year.
The nation is facing a substantial homeless population, attributed to a rapid annual population growth of about 2.6%, compounded by various interlinked 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
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