Pazardzhik

The gross domestic product per capita is growing slowly and lags behind the average, while the poverty level is rising and remains among the highest in the country. The educational structure of the labour force in the region remains relatively unfavourable. Domestic investment in the district is growing, but foreign investment is declining. The quality of the road network remains relatively high, but the district receives a low rating for infrastructure in terms of the limited connectivity of the public sewerage system to wastewater treatment plants. The average level of all local taxes considered is relatively low. E-governance and the transparency of local administration are underdeveloped.

Natural population growth is relatively favourable, although the rate remains negative. The region performs poorly on educational indicators, mainly due to the relatively low results of students. The infant mortality rate is relatively high. The crime clearance rate is high. Pazardzhik is among the districts with the highest environmental rating, mainly due to its leading position in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. Cultural life is not very intense, but tourism is well developed.

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