Abstract
<jats:p> <jats:bold>Aim.</jats:bold> To evaluate the implementation of state demographic policy in Kamchatka Krai and to identify its regional characteristics using an expert survey. <jats:bold>Methodology.</jats:bold> This article analyses expert opinions obtained through an anonymous, formalized questionnaire. Responses were processed using statistical methods such as the Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, and Kendall’s rank correlation coefficient. <jats:bold>Results.</jats:bold> An analysis of demographic policy preferences revealed a clear structure in expert positions. The most realistic and supported measures are direct financial support for families, such as increasing maternity capital payments and introducing significant benefits for the birth of a first child. Statistical analysis revealed internal consistency among expert assessments. A strong positive correlation was found between a pessimistic assessment of the current situation, a negative perception of its development trends, and a low assessment of the effectiveness of state policy. <jats:bold>Research implications</jats:bold> lie in the fact that it provides a solid empirical foundation for further research. Promising areas include an in-depth analysis of the regional specifics of demographic policy, as well as a study of the factors determining the effectiveness of specific family support measures in Russian regions. The identified structure of expert opinion provides clear guidelines for shaping both the scientific and practical agenda in the field of demographic development. </jats:p>