Vratsa

Gross domestic product and wages are growing relatively slowly but remain above those in other districts, while poverty levels are declining and remain relatively low. Vratsa is the district with the highest employment growth, although it remains below the national average. Foreign investment and the share of export revenues in sales are growing, but remain significantly below average. The number of enterprises per capita is the lowest in the country. The share of motorways and first-class roads, as well as the quality of road surfaces, remain low. The connectivity of settlements to public sewerage systems is also limited. Vratsa is among the three districts with the lowest local taxes. The administration demonstrates good development in e-governance.

The demographic picture is relatively unfavourable. The assessment of educational indicators has also deteriorated, mainly due to poor student performance. Life expectancy is low. Vratsa is the district with the highest number of police officers per capita and the highest number of registered crimes. The share of forest area is small. Cultural life is not particularly intense, and tourism is underdeveloped.

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