Varna

Gross domestic product, wages, and pensions in the district are growing moderately but remain above the national average, which helps keep poverty levels in the district relatively low. Employment is rising significantly and is the highest in the country at 86.2% (compared to an average of 76.8%). Growth in investment (domestic and foreign) and output are slowing, but remain relatively high. In terms of infrastructure, Varna is among the best-developed regions. Local taxes are relatively high, with the only exception being the tax on non-residential real estate owned by legal entities, which is lower than the national average. The district maintains stable financial independence.

Varna remains among the three districts with the most favourable demographic picture despite the continuing aging of the population. Educational indicators also place the region at the top of the ranking with good performance by Varna students, a high number of students enrolled in lower secondary education, and many university students. The share of people with health insurance is relatively low. The administration of justice is slow. A lot of waste is generated, but most of it is sent for treatment and recycling. Varna is among the districts with the highest ratings for tourism, but most cultural indicators are below the national average.

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