Statistical analysis of the development indicators of the regions of the Russian Federation related to the Arctic zone

The Arctic is a unique region, which in recent years has increasingly attracted the attention of the states of the North Pacific. Its growing economic, transport, logistics and economic potential forms a solid basis for international cooperation, scientists and experts from all over the world analyze the rich natural potential of the seas and subsoil, as well as the prospects for the development of the Northern Sea Route. The modern vision of the Arctic through the prism of practical interest is reflected in a carefully elaborated development strategy and can be traced in every event aimed at the development and management of the region. In order to solve key socio-economic problems and increase the level of development efficiency, new conditions for entrepreneurial activity were created - the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, designed to support investors throughout the territory of the Russian Arctic and create the most comfortable business conditions for them. The statistical study of the development indicators of the regions of the Russian Federation belonging to the Arctic zone is based on the following system of indicators: The article examines the dynamics of the development indicators of the regions of the Russian Federation belonging to the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation from 2013 to 2018. The structure of the population is considered; the main trends in socio-economic indicators are revealed. The regions belonging to the Arctic zone were ranked according to the level of socio-economic development and the place of the region in the Russian Federation was revealed.