The process of decentralization should result in delivering better services to the citizens and the voters. the LSG have the competencies and the power to rise resources and to make the municipalities a better place for living. The LSG administration should keep the LSG running at low cost. The LSG in the Republic of Macedonia and their citizens can compare among themselves related to their administration efficiency.

Variables used for the indices

a. Number of Employees per capita
b. Salaries over total expenditure
c. Total expenditures per capita

Statistics available for each of the variables

Min
Max
Average
Coefficient of variation


Available at:

NUTS 3 (8 regions)
NUTS 4 (34 LSG)
NUTS 5 (123 LSG)