housing deficit
[ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈdefɪsɪt]
nounpl: housing deficits
déficit habitacional
1. The shortage of adequate housing units in relation to the population's needs, representing a gap between the demand for housing and the available supply
Brazil faces a significant housing deficit affecting millions of families in urban areas.
O Brasil enfrenta um déficit habitacional significativo que afeta milhões de famílias nas áreas urbanas.
2. The lack of sufficient affordable or adequate housing that meets basic standards and accessibility requirements
The housing deficit in developing countries contributes to the growth of informal settlements.
O déficit habitacional em países em desenvolvimento contribui para o crescimento de assentamentos informais.
In Brazil, the housing deficit is a persistent socioeconomic issue frequently discussed in political campaigns and policy debates. The term 'déficit habitacional' is widely used by government agencies (such as IBGE and CAIXA), NGOs, and social movements. It reflects a critical challenge where millions lack adequate housing, leading to favelas and informal settlements. In the USA, while the concept exists, it's more commonly referred to as a 'housing shortage' or 'housing crisis,' particularly in relation to affordability issues in major metropolitan areas.
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