Recent statistics on X (formerly Twitter) have placed Zimbabwe as the second highest country in Africa for homeless individuals per 10,000 people. This ranking has been met with mixed reactions from Zimbabweans who dispute the accuracy of the data. Despite this, the reported figure sheds light on the social and economic challenges facing the nation.
Zimbabwe ranks second in Africa for the highest number of homeless individuals per 10,000 people, according to recent statistics shared on X (formerly Twitter). These figures shed light on the broader homelessness crisis across the continent and the urgent need for action.Some Zimbabwe ans have rejected these figures, claiming they are inaccurate and do not reflect the realities on the ground.
Some argue that Zimbabwe cannot rank second on the list, insisting that the majority of the population has homes, even if modest, and that homelessness is not as severe as portrayed.Despite public reactions disputing the ranking, the figure of 848 homeless individuals per 10,000 people sheds light on Zimbabwe’s broader socioeconomic struggles. In urban areas like Harare, a visible increase in informal settlements and street dwellers points to housing challenges that cannot be ignored.Zimbabweans took to social media to express their disappointment and challenge the data. @lilomatic questioned the methodology, saying,“We don’t have that in Zim, where are you getting your statistics?”“Your Zimbabwe stats are a lie though. Zim is a rural population migrating to urban areas, so almost everyone has a rural home to go to.”“Zimbabwe might be bad, but it doesn’t have homeless people. Where do they get these figures? Plus, the image attached below should not be considered a home.”While Zimbabwe’s ranking is debated, Uganda leads the continent with 1,125 homeless people per 10,000, driven by extreme poverty and displacement. Somalia (772) and Sudan (624) also grapple with significant homelessness, largely fueled by conflict and instability. Meanwhile, countries like Libya (58.1) and Cameroon (77.5) report lower rates, suggesting more robust safety nets or different definitions of homelessness
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