Dagestan remains one of Russia's lowest-income regions, according to a Q3 2025 study by RIA Novosti. The average monthly income of RUB 41,100 per resident is far below the national average of RUB 73,000. The republic's income-to-cost ratio of 1.8 indicates significant household financial pressure compared to the national median of 2.37. However, incomes did grow by 4.8% compared to the same period last year.

The report groups Dagestan with other low-income regions like Ingushetia and Tuva, contrasting sharply with high-income areas such as Chukotka, where the wealth gap reaches 7.7 times. Analysts stress that narrowing these disparities requires sustained, targeted support programs.