In 2022, Ethiopia had the highest number of people living in urban slums or informal settlements within East Africa, at 17.2 million. Madagascar followed with over 7.6 million people. On the other hand, the Seychelles had the least number of inhabitants living in deprived conditions, with 28,000.
Total number of urban inhabitants living in slums in East Africa in 2022, by country
(in 1,000s)
The source states that the total urban population living in slums or informal settlements per country, territory and region, was based on 4 out of 5 main household shelter deprivations defined by UN-Habitat as indicators of informality: lack of access to improved water, lack of access to improved sanitation, lack of sufficient living area and quality/durability of structure. Security of tenure is the fifth deprivation that is not included due to data limitations;
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UN-HABITAT. (June 8, 2024). Total number of urban inhabitants living in slums in East Africa in 2022, by country (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1551484/east-africa-total-urban-population-living-in-slum-by-country/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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