Countries with No Homeless 2025
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5 Countries with the Lowest Homeless Rates
Country | Homeless Rate (per 10k) | Avg # Of Homeless Per Day↑ | Data year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Grenada | 6 | 68 | 2011 |
 | Malta | 5 | 236 | 2022 |
 | Iceland | 10 | 349 | 2017 |
 | Luxembourg | 38 | 420 | 2017 |
 | Singapore | 2 | 1,036 | 2021 |
 | Slovenia | 5 | 1,047 | 2020 |
 | Estonia | 8 | 1,068 | 2021 |
 | Croatia | 5 | 2,000 | 2020 |
 | Switzerland | 3 | 2,200 | 2022 |
 | Thailand | 2,499 | 2023 | |
 | Japan | 2,820 | 2024 | |
 | Romania | 7 | 2,976 | 2017 |
 | Cambodia | 2 | 3,000 | 2020 |
 | Norway | 6 | 3,325 | 2020 |
 | Costa Rica | 7 | 3,387 | 2020 |
 | Israel | 4 | 3,471 | 2020 |
 | Lithuania | 14 | 4,009 | 2021 |
 | Finland | 8 | 4,114 | 2022 |
 | Kazakhstan | 1 | 5,500 | 2020 |
 | Latvia | 35 | 5,644 | 2021 |
 | Denmark | 10 | 5,789 | 2022 |
 | Hungary | 7 | 6,944 | 2022 |
 | South Korea | 2 | 8,986 | 2022 |
 | Portugal | 8 | 9,604 | 2021 |
 | Slovakia | 20 | 10,661 | 2020 |
 | Russia | 1 | 11,285 | 2023 |
 | Belgium | 12 | 13,524 | 2021 |
 | Ireland | 16 | 13,540 | 2024 |
 | Chile | 7 | 14,013 | 2019 |
 | Algeria | 4 | 15,000 | 2008 |
 | Togo | 17 | 15,000 | 2022 |
 | Austria | 22 | 19,912 | 2020 |
 | Ukraine | 5 | 20,000 | 2023 |
 | Serbia | 29 | 20,000 | 2017 |
 | Kenya | 4 | 20,095 | 2019 |
 | Czech Republic | 22 | 23,830 | 2019 |
 | Sweden | 26 | 27,383 | 2023 |
 | Central African Republic | 54 | 28,000 | 2019 |
 | Spain | 9 | 28,552 | 2022 |
 | Poland | 8 | 30,330 | 2019 |
 | Netherlands | 18 | 32,000 | 2021 |
 | South Sudan | 30 | 32,000 | 2021 |
 | Albania | 113 | 32,000 | 2020 |
 | Niger | 19 | 36,000 | 2014 |
 | Greece | 37 | 40,000 | 2016 |
 | Libya | 58 | 40,000 | 2023 |
 | Azerbaijan | 51 | 50,000 | 2017 |
 | South Africa | 9 | 55,719 | 2022 |
 | Turkey | 8 | 70,000 | 2024 |
 | Italy | 8 | 96,197 | 2021 |
 | Ghana | 33 | 100,000 | 2020 |
 | Benin | 106 | 100,000 | 2010 |
 | New Zealand | 217 | 102,123 | 2018 |
 | Indonesia | 5 | 122,000 | 2023 |
 | Australia | 48 | 122,494 | 2021 |
 | Iran | 15 | 130,000 | 2022 |
 | Honduras | 148 | 150,000 | 2020 |
 | Cameroon | 76 | 200,000 | 2020 |
 | Canada | 63 | 235,000 | 2021 |
 | Mali | 157 | 260,000 | 2012 |
 | Germany | 31 | 262,600 | 2022 |
 | Brazil | 7 | 281,000 | 2022 |
 | Dominican Republic | 270 | 296,591 | 2020 |
 | Yemen | 93 | 300,000 | 2020 |
 | Haiti | 261 | 310,000 | 2024 |
 | France | 49 | 330,000 | 2022 |
 | Afghanistan | 88 | 360,000 | 2023 |
 | United Kingdom | 56 | 380,000 | 2023 |
 | Morocco | 100 | 380,000 | 2023 |
 | Zambia | 194 | 400,000 | 2023 |
 | Guatemala | 315 | 475,000 | 2012 |
 | Ethiopia | 47 | 600,000 | 2023 |
 | Mozambique | 189 | 640,000 | 2023 |
 | United States | 20 | 653,104 | 2023 |
 | Colombia | 130 | 662,146 | 2020 |
 | Peru | 223 | 700,000 | 2017 |
 | Burkina Faso | 335 | 700,000 | 2020 |
 | Sri Lanka | 361 | 800,000 | 2021 |
 | Zimbabwe | 848 | 1,200,000 | 2013 |
 | Somalia | 772 | 1,400,000 | 2023 |
 | DR Congo | 172 | 1,500,000 | 2018 |
 | Myanmar | 275 | 1,500,000 | 2023 |
 | India | 13 | 1,770,000 | 2011 |
 | Egypt | 186 | 2,000,000 | 2020 |
 | Iraq | 544 | 2,000,000 | 2014 |
 | Nepal | 809 | 2,500,000 | 2023 |
 | China | 19 | 2,579,000 | 2011 |
 | Sudan | 624 | 3,000,000 | 2023 |
 | Argentina | 793 | 3,600,000 | 2020 |
 | Uganda | 1,125 | 4,016,980 | 2015 |
 | Nigeria | 206 | 4,500,000 | 2022 |
 | Philippines | 424 | 4,500,000 | 2018 |
 | Bangladesh | 307 | 5,000,000 | 2019 |
 | Syria | 2,302 | 5,300,000 | 2023 |
 | Pakistan | 331 | 8,000,000 | 2023 |
 | Mexico | 1,111 | 14,000,000 | 2020 |
 | Jordan | 2017 | ||
 | Bhutan | 2021 | ||
 | Liechtenstein | 2004 | ||
 | Vatican City | 2015 |
- Country-to-country comparisons of homelessness can be challenging due to differing definitions of the term.
- Depending upon the country, homeless totals may or may not include individuals living in shelters, transitional housing, or housing generally considered unfit for human habitation.
- Similarly, totals may or may not include individuals who are internally displaced (such as those who’ve had to leave their homes due to war, civil unrest, or natural disasters). Totals may also exclude those “chronically homeless” individuals who are simply unable to afford housing.
- The definition of a home can be similarly flexible, as what constitutes a home in a low-income developing country may be considered unfit in a developed country.
- Bhutan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Vatican City: These countries have reported or claimed to have no homeless population on average per day.
- The accuracy of data displayed may vary based on the methodology and criteria used by each country.
Are there any countries with no homeless people? While there is no definitive answer, some reports have claimed that Japan has a homelessness rate of 0%. While 100% accurate numbers are probably not available, Japan seems to stand alone in that feat.
In some countries, the issue of homelessness is overwhelming, while for others, it is a lesser concern. Here is a look at some of the homelessness rates around the globe.
Homeless Rates Around the World
Country | Avg # Of Homeless Per Day |
|---|---|
| Grenada | 68 |
| Malta | 236 |
| Iceland | 349 |
| Luxembourg | 420 |
| Singapore | 1,036 |
| Slovenia | 1,047 |
| Estonia | 1,068 |
| Croatia | 2,000 |
| Switzerland | 2,200 |
| Thailand | 2,499 |
Highlighted Countries
The Netherlands
Homelessness is a growing though relatively new concern in the Netherlands. With approximately 32,000 homeless, the country is working to find answers to the problem and to slow this unwelcome trend.
Germany
The homelessness problem in Germany is well-documented, and with more than a quarter of a million people seeking help, it is concerning. No immediate answer to homelessness is available in Germany, as the problem is complex and has a number of different causes.
Spain
Like many countries dealing with homelessness, Spain is witnessing a disproportionate number of homeless in the migrant population. An especially worrying issue in this country is the high number of homeless youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
The United States
Despite its success, wealth, and status as a world superpower, the US still struggles to find answers to its homelessness problem. 2023 census reports show that more than 650 thousand homeless people live within the United States. While many initiatives and programs are in place, little progress has been made.
Mexico
Poverty and other social issues plaguing Mexico are the major reasons for the 14 million homeless people on the streets of Mexico. Plagued with drugs, gang warfare, and lack of a viable government infrastructure, Mexico has long fought the battle of poverty and homelessness.
Syria
Syria is another country on the extreme end of the homeless spectrum, with more than five million people being without a place to live.
Finally, many African countries, such as Nigeria and Somalia, also face daunting homeless numbers and are a reminder that the battle against homelessness seems to have no end in sight.
