Increase in poverty-stricken households observed over a five-year period according to Rosstat data
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The dramatic drop in poverty levels among families in Russia, particularly since 2023, has been a hot topic. In 2020, a staggering 38.1% of families in Russia were considered poor. However, fast-forward to 2025, and that figure has nearly halved! In 2022, it stood at 29.4%, plummeting to an impressive 21.5% in 2023. The man behind this drastic shift? The introduction of a single child allowance in 2023, according to popular demographer Igor Efremov. He claims that this payment "significantly reduced poverty among families with children."
Experts in the field have been diving deep into this topic. Professor Alexander Safonov of the Financial University under the government agrees that the single allowance has positively impacted the reduction of poverty among large families. Yet, he believes that the allowance's true potential hasn't fully been realized. He expresses that a 20% poverty rate among large families remains "too high." Nevertheless, he is optimistic about reaching the national goal of 12% by 2030 if the trend of decreasing poverty among large families continues.
As of January 2025, there were approximately 2.65 million large families in Russia—an increase from the 2.4 million reported in 2024. The national project "Family" was implemented in Russia around this time, aiming to maintain Russia's population and support families by allocating over 17 trillion rubles by 2030. It's estimated that over 9.6 million Russians will receive the single allowance for families with children annually, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova.
In March 2025, the government finally approved the strategy for implementing family and demographic policy and supporting large families in Russia until 2036.
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In the context of Russia's economic and social development, the single child allowance has been a significant player in reducing poverty rates among families, especially large ones, as highlighted by demographer Igor Efremov. Despite this, experts like Professor Alexander Safonov argue that the allowance's potential has not been fully realized, as a 20% poverty rate among large families remains concerning. This discussion intertwines various aspects of society, including finance, business, politics, and general news. Stay updated on the latest trends by following our Telegram channel @expert_mag for the latest #Rosstat, #Family, and #Poverty related news.
