Targovishte

Gross domestic product and wages are growing slowly, leading to a reduction in poverty levels in the district, although these remain relatively high. Employment and unemployment are both rising, with both rates being worse than average. In addition to traditionally low investment activity, recent data show a decline in investment (both domestic and foreign), which also has a negative impact on the relative value of production. Despite the low share of first-class roads, the quality of the surface is relatively high. The connectivity of settlements to public sewerage remains very limited. Of the local taxes considered, only the average rate on non-residential real estate owned by legal entities is high. Local revenues are insufficient to cover expenses.

The population continues to age, and population density remains low. The shares of children enrolled in kindergartens and lower secondary education are relatively small. Healthcare suffers from a shortage of medical doctors. The crime clearance rate is high and justice is served relatively quickly. Targovishte ranks among the leaders in environmental assessment, mainly due to the low proportion of degraded land and lower consumption of drinking water. Cultural life is not particularly intense, and tourism is underdeveloped.

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