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Part of situation: Rising homelessness and poverty in Finland and Sweden (3 clusters)

Finland homelessness rates rise amid social security cuts

homelessness in Finland social security cuts income poverty housing rights SDP

Homelessness in Finland has entered a period of growth after more than a decade of decline. Experts and political figures warn that the trend is affecting increasingly diverse demographics, including working individuals, families with children, and the elderly.

Teija Ojankoski, CEO of Y-Säätiö, notes that income poverty, which had been largely mitigated in the early 2020s, has returned as a primary driver of homelessness. Amnesty International expert Mariko Sato has characterized the rising trend as an alarming human rights issue, emphasizing that stable housing is a prerequisite for the realization of other fundamental rights such as health, education, and employment.

Pinja Perholehto of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) criticized the Orpo government, stating that social security cuts and reduced funding for preventive housing counseling are exacerbating the crisis. Perholehto highlighted a significant rise in youth homelessness, noting that the number of homeless individuals under 25 increased by 37 percent in 2025. According to the Youth Housing Association, one in four people facing eviction is a male under the age of 30.

Entities

Amnesty International · Finland · Social Democratic Party of Finland · Teija Ojankoski · Y-Säätiö

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government has halved the funding for preventive housing counseling. www.sttinfo.fi
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The number of people in need of assistance has clearly increased. www.ess.fi · www.sss.fi
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Social security cuts made during the current government term have increased the risk of homelessness for low-income earners. www.ess.fi · www.sss.fi · www.sttinfo.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Homelessness in Finland has increased during the current government term after 12 years of positive development. www.sttinfo.fi
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Homelessness is affecting a more diverse range of people, including working individuals, families with children, and the elderly. www.ess.fi · www.sss.fi · www.sttinfo.fi
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Homelessness has risen to an alarming human rights issue in Finland in recent years. www.ess.fi · www.sss.fi
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Income poverty, which had been virtually eliminated in the early 2020s, has returned as a cause of homelessness. www.ess.fi · www.sss.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of homeless people under the age of 25 increased by 37 percent in 2025. www.sttinfo.fi

Sources

Asunnottomuus koskettaa entistä moninaisempia ihmisryhmiä – kasvu jatkuu kolmatta vuotta putkeen [www.ess.fi]
Asunnottomuus koskettaa entistä moninaisempia ihmisryhmiä – kasvu jatkuu kolmatta vuotta putkeen [www.hameensanomat.fi]
Helppoa suomea | Rahavaikeuksien kasvu näkyy maahan muuttaneiden asunnottomuudessa [www.helsinginuutiset.fi]
Kommentti: Hyvinvointi­valtio murtuu pala palalta – Tästä syystä [www.iltalehti.fi]
Asunnottomuus koskettaa entistä moninaisempia ihmisryhmiä – kasvu jatkuu kolmatta vuotta putkeen [www.sss.fi]
SDP:n varapuheenjohtaja Pinja Perholehto: Hallitus sivuuttaa asunnottomuuden juurisyyt | SDP [www.sttinfo.fi]