Homelessness in Toronto Has More Than Doubled Since 2021, Survey Finds

A homeless man sits with his dog on a street in Toronto on Jan. 14, 2021. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Homelessness in Toronto has more than doubled in the past three years, with more than 15,000 residents reported as being without housing in the fall of 2024, according to a recently released city survey.

Last year’s figure of 15,418 illustrates a marked increase in homeless individuals compared to 2021 when 7,347 were reported, according to the 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey.