Sofia

Gross domestic product and wages continue to grow, and the poverty level in the region is declining, although it remains above the national average. Employment is growing and unemployment is declining slightly, with both rates remaining more favourable than the national average. Sofia is among the three districts with the best performance in terms of investment activity and is the district with the highest relative value of output and the largest share of export revenues. Despite the high share of motorways and first-class roads, the quality of the road surface remains relatively low. The connection of the public sewerage system to wastewater treatment plants is also very limited (38% compared to 67% for the country as a whole). Local taxes on vehicles and property transfers are relatively high. The development of e-governance and the transparency of the local administration are lagging behind.

The demographic picture is relatively favourable. Population density remains low. Student performance is below average. The proportion of people with health insurance in the district remains extremely low. The crime clearance rate is relatively high. Only a small proportion of household waste is sent for treatment and recycling. Cultural life is poorly represented.

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