Homelessness in Ireland
Homelessness in Ireland continues to reach unprecedented levels in 2025, with more than 16,996 people in emergency accommodation in November 2025. Among them are over 5,000 children, a stark reflection of the worsening crisis in housing availability and affordability.
The Department of Housing’s latest publication of homelessness figures indicate that 16,995 people are currently without a home, an increase of 230 since last month and 4,287 more than in November 2024. Family homelessness has also grown, with 2,525 now in emergency accommodation, up 41 since last month and 357 higher than this time last year. Over 5,321 children were without a home this Christmas.
It is important to note that these statistics capture only those using state-funded emergency accommodation. Rough sleepers, people in squats, domestic violence refuges, or situations of hidden homelessness, as well as individuals seeking International Protection, are not included in these totals.
The ongoing limitations of the tenant-in-situ scheme and the changes to rental tenancies from March 2026 continue to drive these increases, leaving many vulnerable people without a home. With no sign of relief, immediate and decisive government intervention is urgently needed.
Who does this include?
The data only 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.
November 2025 Monthly Homeless Stats
Key Statistics: November 2025
Total Homeless Population: 16,995
Total number of adults: 11,675
Single adults: 7,382
Young adults (18-24): 2,023 (17.3%)
Families: 2,525
Single parent families:
Children (under 18): 5,321
Adult gender breakdown:
Male: 6,992 (59.9%)
Female: 4,683 (40.1%)
