Shumen

The poverty level in the district is rising but remains below the national average. Employment is declining and unemployment is rising, with both rates remaining relatively unfavourable compared to the averages. The growth of domestic and foreign investment is very limited and remains low. Shumen is the region with the highest share of motorways and first-class roads (37% compared to 19% for the country). The connectivity of settlements to public sewerage systems remains limited. Of the local taxes considered, only the average rate on property transfers is high. The administration demonstrates good development in e-governance.

The demographic picture is relatively favourable, although the population continues to age. Student results are low. The region's performance in healthcare is not so good, except that Shumen has the highest hospital bed utilization rate and almost the entire population has health insurance. The administration of justice is relatively fast. A large part of household waste is sent for treatment and recycling. Visits to museums and libraries are relatively high, but tourism is not particularly intense.

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