Kardzali

Gross domestic product, wages, and pensions are growing at a relatively slow pace, and the district continues to lag behind in these indicators, which has a negative impact on poverty levels. Despite its relatively low level, employment in the region is declining further, which is probably linked to the poor educational status of the workforce. The value of production is increasing significantly, but cannot compensate for the low base and weak growth of domestic and foreign investment in the region. Kardzhali is among the districts with the weakest infrastructure development, with an extremely low share of the population having access to public sewerage. Of the local taxes considered, only the average rate on property transfers is high. E-governance is relatively underdeveloped.

The district continues to lead in terms of population attraction, but aging is clearly evident. Kardzhali is among the districts with the worst educational scores, mainly due to poor student performance and extremely low enrollment rates in kindergartens and lower secondary schools. Healthcare suffers from a shortage of medical doctors. The number of registered crimes is relatively low, and the clearance rate is high. The amount of waste generated is low, but the proportion sent for treatment and recycling is low. Cultural life is not particularly intense, and tourism is underdeveloped.

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