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We know how to end homelessness. We just won't pay for it

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Briefings

The provided evidence highlights two specific nations with exceptional success in reducing homelessness: Japan, which holds the lowest measured rate among wealthy countries, and Finland, the sole European nation to have driven homelessness down over decades rather than allowing it to rise. These findings represent a snapshot of successful policy outcomes in 2026, contrasting these achievements with the broader global challenge of homelessness.

Key points

• Japan maintains the lowest measured rate of homelessness among any wealthy nation.
• Finland is the only European country to have successfully driven homelessness down over the decades.

Context and limitations

The evidence represents a snapshot from 2026 and covers only Japan and Finland; it does not provide data on other countries or historical trends.

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