Households living in rural areas are more likely than those in cities to experience a somewhat or very heavy financial burden of public transport: 22.9 per cent and 15.8 per cent respectively.

Over a year (May 2025, compared to May 2024), the consumer confidence decreased by 6 percentage points.

Compared to May 2024, economic sentiment indicator increased by 1.9 percentage points. The services confidence indicator increased by 8.6, construction – 7.8, industry – 1.1 percentage points.

In 2024, the number of recorded marriages totalled 12.9 thousand. Compared to 2023, the number of marriages decreased by 1.1 thousand (7.9 per cent).

In 2024, the number of registered divorces totalled 7.2 thousand. Compared to 2023, the number of divorces decreased by 0.1 thousand (1.4 per cent). Last year there were 55.3 divorces per 100 marriages (in 2023, 51.7).