section_path: Challenges/Homelessness
section_name: Homelessness
paragraph_text: Homelessness
  
  Homelessness in Germany is a significant social issue, estimated to affect around 678,000 people, including about 372,000 people accommodated by public services, e.g. municipalities, in refugee shelters, etc. As of 2017 there had been a 150% increase in the homeless population within the country since 2014. Around 22,000 of the homeless population are reported to be children.
  
  Homelessness in Germany is a significant social issue, estimated to affect around 678,000 people, including about 372,000 people accommodated by public services, e.g. municipalities, in refugee shelters, etc. As of 2017 there had been a 150% increase in the homeless population within the country since 2014. Around 22,000 of the homeless population are reported to be children.
  
  Homelessness in Germany is a significant social issue, estimated to affect around 678,000 people, including about 372,000 people accommodated by public services, e.g. municipalities, in refugee shelters, etc. As of 2017 there had been a 150% increase in the homeless population within the country since 2014. Around 22,000 of the homeless population are reported to be children.