Kyustendil

Gross domestic product and wages are growing relatively quickly but remain below the national average. Poverty levels are rising but remain relatively low. The employment rate has fallen significantly and remains below the national average. Domestic and foreign investment in the district are increasing but remains low. The road network is relatively well developed, and the share of motorways and first-class roads, as well as the quality of the road surface, remain higher than the national average. Of the local taxes considered, only the average rate on non-residential real estate owned by legal entities is high. The development of e-governance and the transparency of the local administration are low.

The demographic picture in the region is unfavourable. Performance on educational indicators is also weak, mainly due to the relatively low results of students and the mismatch between vocational education and the profile of the economy. Overall, the entire population has health insurance. The administration of justice is relatively slow. Waste generation is low, but the share of waste sent for treatment and recycling is low. Cultural life in the region is relatively weak.

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