Homelessness in Denmark 2011

This report presents the results from the third national survey of homelessness in Denmark, and gives an updated picture of the scope and nature of homelessness.
Just as in previous counts, approximately 5,000 homeless people were counted during the survey week (in the beginning of February). However, the composition of the group of homeless people has changed. There are now relatively more young homeless people, and relatively more spend nights with friends and family. Additionally, there are more homeless people in the suburban municipalities of Copenhagen and in Aarhus Municipality.
In addition to their lack of housing, the homeless are faced with a range of social, economic, psychological and/or physical problems. This means that interventions focusing on housing, as well as social and therapeutic interventions are often required to achieve a stable housing situation. However, less than one-third of the homeless have signed up to have their own housing through the municipal housing administration or housing associations, or for section 107/108 housing, and under one-third have a counsellor and contact person.
The report has been commissioned and financed by the Ministry of Social Affairs (now the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration).