In terms of economic development level, the NDR is considered to be a developed region with high growth potential.
In relation to the regional Gross Domestic Product, the RDN ranks second in the country, contributing about 17% to the creation of national GDP.
The entrepreneurial sector is characterized by a relatively high number of enterprises, this indicator placing the Region in third place at national level. SMEs in the NDR continue to be the backbone of the regional economy, accounting for about 99% of enterprises operating in regional economic sectors, making a vital contribution to the growth of the regional economy.
The region’s economy is mainly based on the tertiary sector (with a large share of trade), industry (almost all industrial sectors are represented here, with a predominance of manufacturing industry) and the agricultural sector
