25.04.2025 Sofia District - high investments and rising wages, but poor education and bad roads
Sofia District recorded the lowest growth of GDP per capita and lost its second place in the ranking. Wages...
Regional ProfilesIndicators of Development
The publication „Regional Profiles: Indicators of Development” aims to provide objective and comprehensive information on the development of Bulgarian districts. Through the elaboration of seperate district profiles and regular thematic analyses, the publication presents the economic and social aspects of life in every district.
22.04.2025 Smolyan district - good education and low crime rate, but ageing population
Gross domestic product, wages and pensions in Smolyan continue to increase. The poverty rate is decreasing....
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The „Regional Profiles: Indicators of Development” study is carried out by the Institute for Market Economics and our partners from Regiostat. The aim of the project is to provide a snapshot of the socio-economic condition of Bulgarian districts as of mid-2022, as well as their development since 2000.
The study seeks answer to the question what makes some districts more developed and prosperous in comparison to others.
The regional profiles were outlined on the basis of 68 indicators, describing the economic and social development of Bulgarian districts.
The profile of each district consists of an overview and commentary on the more notable results and trends in each of the twelve categories of indicators.
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