Page 43 - U4SSC Factsheet, Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of), September 2021

Category: Housing and Social Inclusion

KPI Result Performance to
Category SDG
Benchmark

Informal Settlements 30.04 %
.

Housing Expenditure 24.41 %

Gender Income Equity 1.00
(Ratio of Female : Male)

Gini Coefficient 0.35

Poverty Rate Not Reported

Voter Participation 76.00 %

Childcare Availability 0.12 %

There are significant results from this category, the first being that equality is, from an income
perspective, very good. The other significant result is that a considerable proportion of the
population lives in informal settlements, with much of the buildings in these informal settlements
constructed using unstable structures and materials.
34

Housing may be the most important element of the city that relates directly to the sustainable
development of the city. Consequently, sustainable housing to enhance and improve the quality
of life of present and future generations needs to be addressed. Housing should be considered

U4SCC Factsheet | Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of) | September 2021 37