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flag Scotland reports 242 homeless deaths in 2023, with drug misuse causing 41% of fatalities.

flag In 2023, 242 homeless individuals died in Scotland, a slight decrease from 2022 but up from 164 in 2017. flag Drug misuse deaths rose to 100, accounting for 41% of all homeless fatalities. flag Nearly four-fifths of the deaths were males, with half under 45 years old. flag The Scottish government faces criticism for the rise in deaths despite investments in homelessness and drug support services. flag Glasgow and Edinburgh had the highest rates per million people.

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