Homelessness In Denmark 2013

This report presents the results of the fourth national survey of homelessness in Denmark. As with the other surveys, counts were made in week 6 (early Feb.).
The report describes a continued increase in the total number of homeless people from 5290 in 2011 to 5820 in 2013. This increase is especially in municipalities around Copenhagen. The main reason for the increase is a lack of housing.
The survey also shows continued increases in the number of homeless young people and the number of homeless people with mental disorders. One in five homeless people is a young person between 18 and 24, and almost one-half of all homeless people have some form of mental disorder. Furthermore, the survey shows that less than one in three homeless people have a support person who can help establish cohesion in efforts for the individual citizen.
The survey was commissioned and financed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration.