Demographic Policy Research Articles

The latest trends in family and demographic policy in Russia

Despite the importance of many social institutions developed by society and the state related to upbringing and education, the family, like no other institution, undertakes the natural, natural and social mission of forming the personality of its child, its children, capable of becoming an active member of society and a citizen of their state in less than two decades of human life and state development. It is necessary to emphasize the special importance and significance of the family not only for society, but also for the state. This article examines the dynamics of marriage and divorce in Russia in various periods of its historical development, from 1950 to 2022 inclusive. The article shows the transformation of public relations in the formation of family and marriage relations over the past thirty years in Russia and the modern efforts of the state to increase the value of registered marriage as the basis of modern family and demographic policy. The modern trends and tendencies of legislative consolidation of the norms of encouragement of Russian families who have been married for a long time are shown. The study uses statistical data, visualized information, scientific articles by Russian researchers on topical issues and problems of family and demographic policy in Russia, media materials, speeches by Russian politicians and statesmen.

Trends in abortion-related behaviour of Russians in the context of demographic policy

The article discusses results of an expert survey conducted in February-May 2021 in ten constituent entities of the Russian Federation in order to analyze trends in abortion-related behaviour of Russians, as well as to develop recommendations for a comprehensive special program to prevent and reduce abortion rates in the Russian Federation. The conducted expert interviews (n=15) with representatives of socially oriented non-profit organizations (SO NPO) and specialists of health care facilities (gynecologists, psychologists) made it possible to structure the areas of activity in the field of pre-abortion counseling in the constituent entities under study and identify effective institutional resources. The regions under study significantly differed in both socio-cultural characteristics and technologies for organizing pre-abortion counseling. The article doesn’t distinguish between the concepts of “pre-abortion” and “prior to abortion” counseling using them synonymously. The study showed that some experts (with a personal position that abortions are unacceptable without medical indications) are reluctant to use the concepts of “pre-abortion” and “prior to abortion” counseling and prefer to use the concept of “anti-abortion” counselling instead, which, according to hermeneutics, fills this concept with a different meaning, highlighting the purpose of the technologies used. The following problems have been identified: difficulties in collecting statistical data in private health care facilities, insufficient number of qualified specialists, and lack of a unified methodology for conducting pre-abortion counselling. According to the data obtained, the abortion-related behaviour of Russians is being transformed under the influence of new medical technologies. Measures of state support for families with children hardly change the abortion-related behaviour of Russians.

Priorities of Russia's social policy in the context of global social changes

The relevance of the topic chosen by the authors is determined by the very fact of global changes in the established social order taking place in the world, which create serious risks for the "welfare state" formed in the West after the Second World War. There is a transformation of the basic principles of the modern welfare state – the principles of social solidarity and social justice, the external and internal conditions for the modern state to perform its social functions are becoming more complicated. The ongoing global social transformations fully affect Russian society, especially since it was Russia that acted as their catalyst. Their socio–economic consequences for Russia are ambiguous. The purpose of this work is to analyze the identification of priorities of social policy in modern Russia in conditions associated with both risks and new opportunities in the context of global social changes. The main methodological basis of the research is theoretical scientific methods and a systematic approach. The interdisciplinary nature of the research within the framework of the identified issues requires the involvement of both the results of sociological research and a significant amount of data from domestic and international economic statistics. It is emphasized that in the field of social policy, which is initially based on the principles of redistribution of resources through the budget system, there are no solutions that provide all Russians with prospects for economic and social well-being. Given the complexity of developing universal government solutions capable of ensuring the realization of the social interests of all population groups, in order to preserve the solidarity of Russians in conditions of instability and resource constraints, it is necessary to identify the right priorities of social policy. Accordingly, the authors analyzed the main problems and prospects in the implementation of the main priorities of the social policy of the modern Russian state: overcoming inequality and poverty, support for the participants of the SVO and their families, family and demographic policy. The authors conclude that when developing and implementing social measures, the Russian state should avoid inflating "bubbles" of social obligations. In addition, it is necessary to keep in mind the limited budget resources and avoid "life on loan". Consequently, the authors substantiate the position on the need to implement the principles of rationality, targeting, and orientation towards solving the most acute social problems of modern Russian society in conditions of limited resources.

Экономика Китая: тридцать лет обгоняющего развития

China has eradicated absolute poverty and has reached the middle level of development. On its way, it crossed the borders of several clusters and surpassed South Africa and Brazil. Its achievements were based on the development of market institutions, world market opportunities, and the maintenance of an exceptionally high capital formation rate. The rapid pace of changes, demographic policy, and the solution of infrastructure problems have created certain issues – we note social inequality, environmental problems, the growth of household debts, and financial problems in the real estate sector, which are largely the consequences of huge social programmes. The transition to a “new normal” with lower (but still high) growth rates in many ways resembles the known effect of a “middle income trap.” The country has been developing along well-known lines but faster and by its own manner. By the horizon of 2035, China is expected to reach the current level of development of South and East Europe

Socio-Economic Determinants of Choosing the Month of Child Birth in the Russian Federation: Statistical Analysis

The results of a statistical analysis of the factors determining the decisions of families regarding the choice of the month of child birth are presented in the article. A review of the literature shows that a wide range of factors – cultural, biological, climatic and socio-economic – can influence these decisions. In the article, the authors focus on socio-economic determinants. In the Russian Federation, as well as throughout the world, there is a steady seasonality of births: between 2000 and 2022 most children were born in July and August. The article formulates a number of hypotheses regarding possible seasonality determinants, which were tested on the basis of Rosstat data from a sample survey of households «Comprehensive observation of living conditions of the population in 2020» and Rosstat data on registered births by month in Russian regions for 2019–2022. Using unordered multiple choice logit model estimates, cluster analysis and correlation analysis the authors obtained results demonstrating that the choice of summer months for the child birth is determined primarily by household, with the increase of which the birth of a child is more often planned for July. In regions characterized by high rates of quality-of-life indicators, predominantly urban population and a high level of contraceptive use, family preferences in choosing the summer months for child birth are also increasing. The influence of mother's age and education was not identified in the work.The results of the study can be used by the authorities to develop an effective strategy in the field of demographic policy.

CONDITION, PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE LABOR FORCE IN RURAL AREAS OF BULGARIA

The specific features in the socio-economic development of rural areas in Bulgaria are the basis of non-uniform processes and trends in the formation of local labor force contingents. Based on data from the population and housing censuses conducted in 2011 and 2021, the dynamics of the labor force in rural areas of Bulgaria, as well as its structure by age, gender and education, are analyzed in this study. The research aims to outline the regions with the most serious problems with the reproduction of the labor force through a comparative analysis of the potential of the labor force in rural areas, urban areas and the average level for the country. Emphasis is placed on the impact of changes in the age structure of the working-age population (aging) on the general level of activity, as well as the degree of demographic and economic burden on the labor force throughout the study period. The changes in the structure of the labor force in rural areas are examined in detail and the prospects for the reproduction of the labor force in the short term are outlined. Based on the conclusions, some of the problems facing the effective use of the available labor force in rural areas were analyzed and recommendations were formulated regarding the necessary and adequate changes in the demographic policy, to promote the birth rate and retain a young labor force in the local labor markets. Keywords: Labor force, aging, unemployment, demographic reproduction, rural areas JEL: J20; J21; Е24

IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN BULGARIA'S RURAL TERRITORIES

Bulgaria has one of the fastest rates of population decline in the EU and the world. In 2021, the value is observed to be 21.6% lower compared to the value recorded in 2001. Changes in rural areas are even more dynamic and have a negative impact on their development opportunities. This paper aims to examine and analyse the economic activity of the rural population using statistical data obtained from population censuses. The analysis is mainly focused on the interdependencies between economic activity, employment in agriculture and their implications for the rural economy. Correlation and regression analysis were applied to test the research hypotheses. The summary of the obtained results shows that the coefficient of economic activity rises until 2020, but activity is uneven and at different rates in different regions, with the coefficient being lower in villages at the expense of economic activity in cities; • The unemployment rate in Bulgaria has gone through three stages: until 2013, it was in double digits, then it dropped to 4.2 (in 2021), and in 2019, an increase began, which varied greatly by region. The unemployment rate is significantly higher in the villages, with the most significant differences in the younger age groups; • The correlation analysis revealed a weak, positive, and insignificant relationship between the rural population and the coefficient of economic activity, as well as the presence of a medium, positive, and significant relationship between the rural population and the agricultural labour force; According to the regression analysis, Annual work unit has a positive and significant influence on the population in rural areas, indicating that agricultural specialization and automation are still in their early stages in Bulgaria, and the workforce in the industry is structure-determining Demographic processes have a negative impact on rural development. A cyclical pattern emerges wherein a declining local economy and depopulation coexist and mutually reinforce one another. A decline in demographic potential and a lack of human capital may limit investment flow. For these reasons, investing in human capital is regarded as a critical means of reversing unfavourable trends in demographic structures and processes in all countries affected by accelerated aging and depopulation. This includes improving the health-care system, education and other social services, as well as raising the living standards of rural inhabitants. To achieve this goal, regional demographic policies must be developed that take into account the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of each region. Key words: demographic processes, economic activity, rural territories. JEL: J11, J43

Three Decades on Russia’s Path of the Second Demographic Transition: How Patterns of Fertility are Changing Under an Unstable Demographic Policy

This study aims to highlight the changes in fertility patterns of Russians which occurred after the USSR’s dissolution or disintegration, taking a long historical perspective. After that disruption, thirty cohorts were born and raised who never lived under the Soviet system. Fifteen more cohorts (those who were born between 1975 and 1990) remember that system only as a part of childhood, but their adult life started after the iron curtain had fallen and a flood of new ideas and practices spilled into all spheres of life.
 At the same time, the increased concern among the Russian elite about the declining population and low birth rates led to the adoption of a pronatalist family policy based on monetarist approaches reinforced by conservative-traditionalist ideology.
 Our main research question asks: To what extent did state social and family policies in Russia, which are based on the ideology of traditionalism and conservatism, derail or slow down the modernization of the quantitative and structural parameters of fertility patterns within the Second Demographic Transition context?
 Our analysis is based on indicators from period and cohort fertility tables, specific for age and parity. Extrapolations are used for Russia’s female cohorts born 1971-1994 to arrive at expected ultimate fertility outcomes.
 Our evidence, obtained from the comprehensive analysis of fertility tables, reveals that the transformation of the Russian fertility model continues to be in line with the Second Demographic Transition common to developed countries, and that two decades of active pronatalist policy in the context of strengthening the conservative family ideology did not stop the modernization of fertility patterns.
 * This article belongs to a special issue on “Demographic Developments in Eastern and Western Europe Before and After the Transformation of Socialist Countries”.

State financial regulation of demographic processes in Russia: problems and solutions

The gradual deterioration problem of the demographic balance in developed countries is obvious, and its relevance is increasing every year. Russia, as well as most developed countries, has completed the demographic transition and is faced with the typical consequences of this event: a moderate increase in life expectancy, aging of the population, a steady natural decline in the population, a shortage of qualified personnel in the labor market, etc. The article analyzes various financial regulation aspects of demographic dynamics in the Russian Federation, considering the consequences of the demographic transition and the new realities in which the country found itself in 2022. The study purpose is to assess possible financial, administrative, migration and combined strategies to improve the demographic balance in Russia by changing the reproductive behavior patterns of the modern family. The research is based on the thesis that the modern demographic policy of Russia is aimed more at combating poverty than at reproducing high-quality human capital. The strengths and weaknesses of state regulation various financial strategies of birth rate processes are analyzed, and it is concluded that their application is quite expensive for the state and contains risks of falling into the trap of overloading social security systems for a transitional period in case of success of state policy. An alternative version of demographic policy is also analyzed, in which the state follows the path of industrial human cloning and centralized reproduction of human capital.

Demographic Sustainability of Ukraine and Its Changes Caused by the Russian-Ukrainian War

The article’s main tasks include analyzing changes in the main parameters of Ukraine’s demographic sustainability before the current full-scale war (1989–2021) and assessing the quantitative, structural, and territorial demographic changes caused by it. The databases of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and the International Organization for Migration, official reports of the Ukrainian Government, and expert data are the primary sources of demographic statistics. I used the index analysis tools to study changes in the reproductive and age-sex balances in Ukraine and its regions. Since the mid-1990s, Ukraine has been experiencing a deepening demographic reproduction crisis, manifested in a large-scale population decline and a deterioration in age and gender balance. Using the cluster analysis method, the demographic zoning of Ukraine is carried out. Russia’s full-scale invasion has catastrophically weakened Ukraine’s demographic sustainability. As a result of the war, tens of thousands of Ukrainian citizens died, and millions migrated, which deepened significant deformations in the sex and age structure of the population. The obtained results can be used to develop social and demographic policy measures. The study’s limitations are related to the lack of reliable migration data.

Polymorphism of xenobiotic biotransformation enzyme genes and their role in early pregnancy loss

Considering the progressive decrease in the number of women of fertile age, as well as children and adolescents, the primary medical and social task at the present stage is to preserve the reproductive health and life of women, preserving every desired pregnancy. The concept of demographic policy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2025 defines the global national goals, i.e. to increase the total fertility rate by 1.5 times, to reduce maternal and infant mortality by at least 2 times, and to improve the reproductive health of women, children and adolescents. Today every fifth desirable pregnancy ends in early loss, and the rate of miscarriage does not tend to decrease and, in fact, increases every year. Carriage of susceptibility or candidate genes can alter the course of biochemical processes in women and cause early pregnancy losses. According to the literature, the cytochrome P-450 gene (CYP1A1, CYP1B1), xenobiotic detoxification genes (GSTT1, GSTM1, GSTP1) and many others are recognized as candidate genes (genetic markers) associated with reproductive losses. Adverse pregnancy outcome is usually multifactorial; in turn, the combination of polymorphic variants of different candidate genes can increase the risk of early losses. A detailed study of the role of candidate genes with clarity and confirmation of the interest of candidate genes in the development of pregnancy loss is undeniable. In this regard, the interest of many researchers in studying the polymorphism of genes of the xenobiotic biotransformation enzyme system as one of the causal factors of pregnancy failure is understandable. The study of this group of genes is of particular relevance in regions with developed industry and high anthropogenic load. The article is devoted to the analysis of the existing data of foreign and domestic literature sources concerning the relationship between polymorphism of xenobiotic biotransformation system genes and reproductive losses.

On the issue of family planning in Nigeria

Despite the fourth decade of implementation of the Nigerian government family planning program, the total fertility rate remains one of the highest in the world (5.2), and according to UN experts, by the end of the 21st century Nigeria will become the third most populous country after India and China. Explosive growth leads to complications of economic development, undermines food security and the resource base of social policy, can give rise to a series of acute environmental crises, cyclical outbreaks of epidemiological diseases, destructive internal conflicts, socio-political instability, including an increase in crime, and wars with neighboring countries. Traditionalist norms of behavior - the desire of Nigerians to have a large family, in other words, a larger number of free labor in agricultural production, as well as religious attitudes and many other preferences hinder the implementation of state demographic policy programs. In search of a way out, the government turns to scientists, pointing out the need to prioritize reducing child and maternal mortality. They emphasize that increasing financial support for family planning programs, involving religious leaders of all faiths in familiarizing themselves with government demographic policies, and growing the network of health centers for counseling and information on family planning are all as important as the availability and accessibility of contraception. The family planning program is the main, and in many countries the only, component of demographic policy that can significantly reduce maternal and child mortality, contribute to a reduction in the birth rate and progressive socio-economic development.

АНАЛІЗ ВІТЧИЗНЯНОГО РИНКУ ПРАЦІ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ

The article examines the economic and demographic factors characterizing the population. The population is the main carrier of the labor resource and entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks to its knowledge, skills and abilities, the economic resource of labor acquires special importance in the modern conditions of the knowledge economy. It becomes the most important of all factors of economic growth and development. An economically active population directly affects the functioning of the labor market in the economic system. The economic activity of the population depends on the processes of reproduction and migration. The level of employment, age and social structure of labor resources affects the country’s labor supply. All this determines the relevance of the research topic and requires a detailed analysis of problems related to the peculiarities of the functioning of the domestic labor market in the modern market economy. During the war in Ukraine, the labor market is faced with many problems that require urgent study and solution: population decline, birth rate reduction and death rate increase, aging of the nation, increase in unemployment rate, intensification of migration flows, etc. This situation is aggravated due to the reduction of production, the closure of many firms due to military operations. External forced migration has intensified in Ukraine, which causes significant psychological problems: anxiety, depression, fear, despair. It differs from labor migration in terms of duration and structure. Reconstruction and restoration of Ukraine after the war will require, first of all, human capital with its physical and mental abilities, powerful intellectual potential. It is extremely important to return migrants to their homeland, to include them in the economically active population of our country and to create a gross domestic product. In addition to migration policy, labor market regulation by the state should include appropriate demographic policy, employment policy, as well as social and personnel policy. The active policy of the state in the labor market involves the development of a mechanism for institutional, informational and legal support for the implementation of a unified strategy for human resources management.

Sustainable housing construction and population growth in the EAEU: A comparative approach

This paper presents a comparative study that investigates the relationship between housing construction rates and demographic development in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The study aims to explore the housing issue as a significant factor influencing demographic processes within the context of the disparate economic development among EAEU member countries. Employing econometric analysis, the study demonstrates a strong correlation between the commissioning of housing facilities and the population dynamics from 2005 to 2022. The findings highlight the interdependence between demographic growth and housing volume, suggesting the potential for developing a unified strategy for demographic and housing policies across EAEU countries and the international association as a whole. It is argued that improving housing conditions can foster demographic development by mitigating housing risks. Conversely, inadequate housing provision negatively impacts population reproduction dynamics. In conclusion, the paper offers recommendations for formulating a unified strategy in housing and demographic policies within the EAEU, based on the principles of housing demography.

АНАЛИЗ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ РОЖДАЕМОСТИ КАК ФАКТОР ВЛИЯНИЯ НА РЫНОК ТРУДА В РЕГИОНЕ

The state demographic policy aimed at increasing the birth rate, against the background of the ongoing natural decline of the Russian population, is gaining priority, since the population, the level and quality of its life are among the key characteristics of stability in the country. The natural growth of the population, which is provided by the birth rate, forms potential labor resources in the long term, which is especially important in the context of an increasing shortage of personnel in the country. The problems of fertility and ensuring the reproduction of the population are multidimensional, because They are influenced by both socio- economic factors and factors that determine the target social attitudes. This study analyzes demographic trends, the labor market, implemented measures to support families, increase demography and the number of workers in the Russian Federation and the Lipetsk region. The factors influencing both fertility and the order of birth of children, as well as social support that helps maintain the well-being of families with children and their quality of life, including the development of the social sphere, are studied. Based on the results of the study, proposals have been developed to improve state policy measures to increase the birth rate and reduce the deficit in the labor market.

Структурная трансформация национальной экономики России в целях устойчивого экономического роста

Subject/topic. The problems of the research topic are caused by the increasing tension in the world associated with the destruction of economic ties between countries, the emergence of new challenges for the national economy of both endogenous and exogenous nature. The analysis of structural changes in the economy must be evaluated annually to determine the current state and the vector of further development. Goals/objectives. The purpose of the study is to identify such structural changes in the national economy that would ensure its sustainable economic growth and economic security. Methodology. The methodology of the research was a systematic approach, in which historical, logical research methods, methods of analogy, comparison and statistical data processing were used. Results. The structural changes of the national economy associated with a number of tasks are identified: increasing manufacturing industries in the GDP structure within the framework of import substitution; increasing the share of costs in national income for R&D, high-tech industries, for the development of innovations, «smart industries», «green» technologies; increasing the income of the population by improving the quality of human capital and effective demographic policy in order to increase the population; stimulating domestic consumer demand. The presented tasks cannot be solved without the formation of a favorable institutional environment, which requires certain innovations and adjustments. Conclusions/significance. The novelty of the scientific research consists in determining the possible proportions of the national economy in the GDP structure for economic growth and development in the conditions of modern instability of the external environment of Russia. Application. The presented results in the form of changes in the structure of GDP for the near future and long-term development can be useful to the authorities for the development of economic policy of the state.

Project methods for improving the main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development in the regions of the Central Chernozem Economic Region

The article examines the conditions and specifics of the implementation of projects and programs of demographic development in modern conditions. It is noted that Russia is currently facing demographic risks unprecedented in the history of the state, the main of which are the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a special military operation in its economic and political terms. Today, there is an objective need to revise the existing strategic directions, as well as tools for implementing demographic policy. The main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development need to be adjusted, including taking into account regional specifics. This is especially true of the border regions, such as the Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk regions, which, during a special military operation in Ukraine, faced very serious challenges and threats that had a significant impact on the socio-economic, demographic and socio-cultural living conditions of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The article formulates a number of practical recommendations addressed to authorities of various levels, the business community and public structures, etc., focused on the application of the project approach and aimed at improving the main parameters of the implementation of projects and programs of socio-demographic development in the regions of the Central Chernozem Economic Region.

МЕРЫ ПОДДЕРЖКИ СЕМЕЙ И ЗДОРОВЬЕСБЕРЕЖЕНИЯ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ КАК ОСНОВА РАЗВИТИЯ ДЕМОГРАФИЧЕСКОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ РЕГИОНА

The development of health-saving technologies, along with tools to stimulate the birth rate and other measures to support families, today are the most important components of the demographic policy of the country and regions of Russia. Demographic problems associated with the deterioration of natural growth rates and the level of population health due to the influence of viral and other threats of increased morbidity in the population today have a negative impact on ensuring socio-economic security. Demographic and other social threats are intensifying under the negative influence of external geopolitical and environmental factors and the lifestyle of citizens. The search for effective measures to support young families, directions for the development of health-saving technologies for citizens of various categories determines the relevance of the research within the framework of this article. Statistical data on the development of the demographic situation and the spread of morbidity in Russia, the Volga Federal District and the Kirov Region are presented. Guidelines for the development of measures of state support for families and technologies for protecting the health of the population have been identified, which can serve as elements of a strategy for socio-economic development and increasing the demographic potential of Russian regions.

ДЕМОГРАФИЧЕСКАЯ СИТУАЦИЯ И ДОХОДЫ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ КАК ИНДИКАТОР СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ РЕГИОНА

This scientific article is devoted to the study of the demographic situation, as well as the analysis of income and expenses of the population as the main indicators of socio-economic development of the region. The introduction substantiates the relevance of the topic and the problem, considering current trends in socio-economic development, challenges and problems facing the Voronezh region. It is also noted that the standard of living of the population acts as an indicator characterizing the socio-economic development of the territory. The first part of the article is devoted to the demographic situation in the region. The article presents the results of a study of the standard of living of the population in the Voronezh region. An assessment of the demographic situation in the Voronezh region and its impact on the socio-economic development of the region is given. The study found that the population of the region was gradually falling, with the main decline occurring in 2021. The reasons for the trend were the spread of a new coronavirus infection, the outflow of residents from the region, and a low standard of living, which generally causes dissatisfaction with living conditions in the territory. The solution to this problem is seen in the implementation of the concept of demographic policy until 2025, which assumes the implementation of targeted programs aimed at reducing mortality, especially in working age, equalizing living standards between urban and rural areas, and also includes measures to proactively respond to possible changes in the demographic situation. The second part of the article presents the regional aspect of income and expenses of the population as the basis for the formation of demand in the consumer market. In particular, it is noted that the incomes of the population are one of the socio-economic categories that allow us to assess the level of development of the region. According to the level of economic development of a particular territory, the incomes of the population may change both quantitatively and structurally. Much attention in the analysis process was paid to the costs that residents incur in their daily lives. Considering the structure of public spending, it was noted that the main share is occupied by expenses aimed at purchasing food. The analysis of the main indicators was carried out using materials from the Federal State Statistics Service. The results of the analysis can be used in the processes of developing and implementing the socio-economic development policy of the region. In conclusion, it is concluded that the growth of real incomes of the population acts not only as an indicator of the socio-economic development of the region, but also as the main factor of economic growth, contributing to savings, as the main source of investment in the economy.

Современный опыт реализации региональной демографической политики в китайской провинции Ляонин

One of the current vectors of China’s regional policy, implemented in the northeastern province of Liaoning, is the demographic vector. The purpose of the article is to consider the modern experience of implementing regional demographic policy in the context of a comprehensive socio-economic revival of the province, as well as a reduction in the size and aging of the population of the North-East of China. The quantitative characteristics of the demographic development of Liaoning Province for 2020–2023 are characterized, the features of the formation and implementation of regional demographic policy, including at the municipal level, are determined, using the example of the city of Shenyang