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Rural Housing vs. Urban Housing: How Big is the Gap?
The housing deficit in the country affects nearly 60% of rural households. Photo: Compensar
TL;DR
- Colombia's overall housing deficit reduced from 28.9% to 26.8% in 2024.
- The qualitative housing deficit saw the most significant decrease, improving conditions for approximately 300,000 Colombians.
- The quantitative housing deficit, related to the lack of available homes, remained at 6.8%.
- Compensar's Rural Welfare Program focuses on housing inclusion, territorial social inclusion, and economic inclusion in 15 Cundinamarca municipalities.
- Housing inclusion efforts include Microconstruction and Habitability programs, providing subsidies and support for home improvements.
- Social inclusion initiatives have benefited 2,384 people through leadership and community empowerment programs.
- Economic inclusion efforts have supported 1,970 individuals with business development and an Inclusive Purchases program.
- Compensar has organized regional meetings to improve inter-institutional coordination for rural housing development in Cundinamarca.