North Caucasus Federal District Subjects Rank Last in Socioeconomic Ranking of Russian Regions

The final ranking of Russian regions' socioeconomic development for 2025, compiled by RIA Novosti, revealed a significant lag in the North Caucasus republics. Ingushetia ranked last, 85th. Karachay-Cherkessia (81st), North Ossetia (78th), Chechnya (77th), Kabardino-Balkaria (75th), and Dagestan (74th) also ranked low.

Stavropol Krai ranked highest among the North Caucasus Federal District subjects, ranking a relatively high 38th. Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the Moscow Region topped the rankings.

The regional assessments were based on official statistics. They reflected various aspects of socioeconomic development, including quality of life, the labor market, material well-being, scientific and technological development, and public health.

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