Veliko Tarnovo

Gross domestic product, wages, and pensions in the district are growing but are unable to compensate for the gap with the national average, while poverty levels are declining but remain above average. The share of the working-age population remains relatively limited, but its educational level is exceptionally high. Employment is declining slightly, but remains above average. Foreign investment continues to grow rapidly, but its relative volume is still below the national average. The quality of road surfaces in the region is deteriorating, but remains relatively high. Veliko Tarnovo is among the three districts with the highest local taxes. The transparency of the local administration is high and has been increasing in recent years.

Aging continues to be pronounced, although the district manages to attract population. Veliko Tarnovo is the leader in terms of relative number of university students and among those with the highest shares of children enrolled in kindergartens and lower secondary schools. The infant mortality rate remains among the lowest in the country. The administration of justice is relatively swift. A lot of waste is generated, but most of it is sent for treatment and recycling. Cultural life is intense, with the region ranking among the leaders in terms of the relative number of museum visits.

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