Through the consistent implementation of social measures, a historic breakthrough was achieved in 2025 in supporting families with children. The combination of two key decisions; increasing the monthly amount of child allowance from 117 BAM to 190 BAM and raising the means test from around 250 BAM to 400 BAM per household member, ensured a strong growth in both the number of beneficiaries, i.e. children covered by the federal child allowance, and the total financial support.
According to data from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, in the first ten months of 2025, around 87,000 children received child allowance, which is 14,000 more than in the same period in 2024.
The increase in coverage undoubtedly confirms that raising the means test has provided real and more comprehensive protection for those families that were previously just above the income limit.
At the same time, the total funds paid in the same ten-month period increased from 108.1 million BAM in 2024 to 155.1 million BAM in 2025, representing an additional 47 million BAM in direct support for children and families. These 43.5 percent more funds are a direct consequence of the increase in the monthly amount per child.
“By increasing the census, we have enabled more than 80,000 additional children to receive support, and thus a better opportunity for a quality life. Our work on strengthening the social security of citizens will continue. Our goal is that one day every child will have the right to child benefit, and I hope that this will become our present in the foreseeable future,” said Adnan Delić, the minister in charge.
Other important changes, such as the introduction of rights for children with serious illnesses and disabilities regardless of household income, further strengthen the support system and expand coverage to the most vulnerable categories.
These measures together constitute one of the most significant developments in social policy in recent years, with a clear vision of strengthening standards, supporting families and protecting children, the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy announced.
