Haskovo

The gross domestic product and wages in the district are among the lowest in the country, which determines the relatively high level of poverty among the population. Employment is rising slightly and the educational structure of the workforce is improving, but remains relatively poor. Despite the growth in investment (domestic and foreign), business activity in the district remains weak and the relative value of production remains limited. The share of motorways and first-class roads, as well as the quality of the road surface, remain high. However, the connection of the public sewerage system to wastewater treatment plants remains limited. Local taxes are high. The administration is showing good progress in e-governance.

The demographic picture is favourable, although the population continues to age. The shares of children enrolled in kindergartens and lower secondary education are relatively low. Healthcare suffers from a shortage of medical doctors. The relative number of police officers is high. The need for cooling is highest in Haskovo. Cultural life is not particularly intense, and tourism is underdeveloped.

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