Global Tenure Security Report: A Call to Action

In a rapidly changing world, secure access to land and housing is a critical pillar of human rights and economic stability. However, recent data from the 2024 PRINDEX report reveal alarming trends in global tenure insecurity. Surveying 108 countries and representing nearly 5 billion people, the report highlights a sharp rise in the number of adults feeling insecure about their property rights—23%, up from 19% in 2020. This troubling increase underscores the urgent need for policy intervention.

The PRINDEX report is the most comprehensive global assessment of tenure security to date, analyzing various forms of land and housing rights, from ownership and renting to family-owned properties. Its findings show that financial instability, conflicts, and evolving social dynamics are significant contributors to the growing insecurity.

The situation is especially dire in regions like East Asia and the Pacific, where insecurity surged by over 170 million adults. In contrast, countries like Burkina Faso and Kuwait made significant progress, cutting tenure insecurity by double digits. These disparities highlight the crucial role of both local governance and international cooperation in tackling this complex issue.

Among the key drivers of insecurity are financial risks, particularly in middle- and high-income nations. Renters and mortgage holders cite unpaid bills and rising housing costs as their primary concerns. This calls for the expansion of social protection policies and affordable housing initiatives to safeguard vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the report shines a spotlight on the persistent gender gap in property rights. Globally, women are less likely to have secure property rights than men—40% compared to 48%. Closing this gap requires targeted policies that address the social and legal barriers women face in securing land and housing.

The findings are a wake-up call for policymakers, development practitioners, and community activists. Securing tenure rights is not just a matter of economic necessity but a fundamental human right. As we approach the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, PRINDEX calls for renewed commitment and resources to ensure that land and housing rights are protected for all.

Prindex Comparative Report 2024

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Tenure insecurity on the rise: 1.1 billion people at risk, Prindex report warns

At the Rome launch of the Global Comparative Report on Security of Property Rights for Land and Housing in 2024 presented by Prindex initiative on October 22, alarming new data revealed that 1.1 billion people worldwide feel insecure about their property rights, reflecting an escalating global crisis in housing and land tenure.

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New global data from 108 countries reveals increasing tenure insecurity – urgent policy action required

The latest global assessment of land and housing tenure security reveals alarming trends. According to the 2024 Prindex Report, approximately 1.1 billion adults worldwide—23% of the adult population in 108 countries surveyed—feel insecure about their rights to property or land.

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Launch of Prindex Report on global tenure security and property rights

Save the date! Launch of Prindex Report on global tenure security and property rights Date: 22 October 2024 Time: 17:00 - 18:00 CET Language: This event will take place in English

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