Statistical analysis of measures to support young families in the Russian Federation and its regions

Abstract

The study examines measures of financial and infrastructural support for young families, including one-time and regular payments, preferential mortgage programs, as well as other measures, including tax benefits and labor guarantees. A comparative analysis of social support measures for young families across the subjects and federal districts of the Russian Federation in 2024 has been carried out. An assessment of regional differences in the average size of a lump-sum payment in the federal districts of the Russian Federation in 2024 has been conducted. The degree of its differentiation across the regions has been calculated. Particular attention has been paid to maternity capital as one of the effective measures of financial support for young families and other categories of citizens that meet the established criteria. The features of the programs “Young family”, “Family mortgage”, “Far Eastern mortgage” have been considered. Recommendations to optimize social policy, including the expansion of targeted payments, infrastructural development and replication of successful regional practices have been formulated. The originality of the study lies in conducting an up-to-date statistical analysis based on data from 2024, which makes it possible to identify and quantify regional differentiation in the types and volume of support provided. Special emphasis is placed on a comprehensive assessment of infrastructural support measures and an analysis of specific programs for student families using the example of selected universities, which has not previously been widely covered in similar works. The practical significance of the study lies in the potential application of the findings by government authorities in the development and adjustment of support programs for young families.