Homelessness in Ireland has reached another record high of 15,915 according to the latest figures published by the Department of Housing. This marks an increase of 168 people compared to the previous month and a rise of 1,612 compared to the numbers reported in June 2024. The numbers continue to rise unbated with new housing supply having no impact on bringing down homeless figures.
The data includes individuals accessing state funded emergency homeless accommodation across Ireland. People who are rough sleeping, living in squats, living in domestic violence refuges or those who are hidden homeless are not included in the figures. People who seek International Protection are also not captured in this data.
The data is compiled monthly and published during the last full working week of the following month. It offers regional and country- level insights.
As we approach budget 2026, we urge government to ensure that the supply of housing, provision of homeless accommodation and broad-ranging prevention measures are sufficiently resourced, to address the crisis at the scale that is required.
June 2025 Key Statistics:
- Total homeless population: 15,915
- Adults: 10,957
- (of which) Single adults: 7,060 (64%)
- Young adults (ages 18 – 24): 1,893 (17.3%)
- Families: 2,320
- (of which) single parent families: 1,535 (58%)
- Children (under 18): 4,958
Gender Breakdown (Adults):
- Male: 6,607 (60%)
- Female: 4,350 (40%)
