According to the Scottish Government data, there are now 4,923 children in temporary accommodation - an increase of 8 per cent since 2014.
The number of people overall in temporary accommodation such as bed and breakfasts and budget hotels has also increased by 2% from 10,328 in 2014 to 10,567 in 2015.
And since the SNP came to power, the number of people in temporary homeless accommodation has increased steadily to over 2000.
That compares to 8,523 in 2007 – an increase of 23 per cent– despite SNP claims that the problem is lessening.
The majority of people and families placed in temporary accommodation by councils are in social housing stock, but thousands are also living in B&Bs every year in Scotland.
The Scottish Conservatives have said a failure by the Scottish Government to build new houses has contributed to the issue.
Scottish Conservative housing spokesman Alex Johnstone MSP said:
“It’s really disappointing to see the SNP have made no effort in reducing the amount of people in temporary accommodation.
“It’s particularly worrying to see the amount of children staying in temporary accommodation because B&Bs and budget hotels are not suitable and can affect a child’s health and wellbeing.
“Some families and individuals can be in these settings for long periods of time, a situation which is unacceptable.
“It’s now time for the Scottish Government to work more closely with councils to make sure temporary accommodation is available to those who need it, and of an acceptable quality.
“The SNP’s failed housing policy is having a tremendous effect on those who just want to get on in life and live in decent housing.
“They’re simply not building enough homes for those in dire need.”