IDEM is an academic institution aiming primarily to ensure its studies are fundamental and to improve the methods of research. The Institute's activity results in publications of scientific monographs and articles in Russian and international journals as well as reports at scientific conferences and forums.

IDEM members are authors of numerous articles in encyclopedias and encyclopedic dictionaries as well as summarizing reports on the socio-demographic situation in Russia prepared for RF governmental bodies and various UN departments, such as the UN Development Programme, the UN Population Fund, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank, as well as other international organizations.