10 Cities with Highest Homeless Population in 2015

There have been various cities in the world that are known to be the home to homeless people—who are jobless and living miserable lives. Some of these individuals are drug addicts, while others have no money to buy food and drinks. This situation has become very serious for a few decades. There is, thus, strong need to control such issues at governmental and private level. Check the list of 10 cities with highest homeless population in 2015.

10. Dublin, Ireland

According to statistics, about ten individuals in Dublin become homeless every week. During 2013, there were about 1966 people who were reported to be living their lives on the footpaths and in narrow streets. The government of Ireland has failed, to much extent, to control this situation. There is a strong need to develop social housing plans for such individuals.

9. Denver, Colorado

Denver is another city with extreme level of homeless population. According to 2012 Point in Time report, this city of Colorado has seen a tremendous increase from 400 to around 1000 during 2010-2012. This situation, currently, has become more serious, reaching to a level of 1300 almost.

8. Baltimore, Maryland

The studies of 2013-14 have shown that there are about 5000 homeless individuals in Baltimore. These are said to be living miserable lives, and many of them are families with children. The government is responsible to provide them shelter and proper job, because there are chances that this situation would become more serious.

7. Tokyo, Japan

One of the survey reports of 2014 have shown that the estimated number of homeless individuals in Tokyo, Japan is around 7000. This has been significantly increased from the 35000, recorded back in 2010. Most of these individuals are jobless and are even left without proper food and health services.

6. Tampa, Florida

The lack of affordable accommodation and jobs are the two main reasons for thousands of people in Tampa, Florida being jobless. The situation has reached to an alarming level of 7600 homeless individuals.

5. Athens, Greece

Homelessness statistics have shown that there are presently about 1000 individuals in Athens, Greece, living without shelter. For them, the roads and streets are their home. The improper check and balance of the government has contributed a lot to make this situation severe since the economic crisis of 2009.

4. Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a city of Portugal. Here there is an extreme level of homeless people. According to reports, there are around 1500 people living homeless lives in this city. Thus, there is a strong need to take serious measures against this problem, and the government needs to improve the quality of its people’s lives.

3. Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in Indiana. There are, according to estimate, around 2100 homeless people who are, willingly or unwillingly, living their lives on the roads. The whole state has over 20000 such individuals. There are not enough shelters for them.

2. Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is one of the most prominent cities of Illinois. It has been long known for its bright lifestyle and high level of development. But at the same time, Chicago’s one of the darkest sides is the presence of around 10421 homeless people. According to a report, this situation has doubled as compared to 2012-13.

1. Washington, D.C.

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homeless people in Washington is over 9800. In 2013, this rate was around 5500, which has almost doubled during 2014-15. The government has been working to resolve this issue, but the level still seems to be dropping day by day.