The thematic scope of the publication covers the most important phenomena in terms of socio-economic development of the region, including demographic changes, trends on the labor market, price changes and inflation, the evolution of the level of wages and social benefits, changes in key areas of national economy (industry, construction, agriculture, trade), financial results of nonfinancial entities. Presented categories were shown in dynamic terms (the last 5 years), and also in relation to the average of the country.