Key facts
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating fell to 51.1% in July 2026.
- The previous rating in November 2025 was 81.2%, dropping to 66.4% in early 2026.
- Respondents cited the deteriorating national economy as the primary reason for the decline.
- Nearly half of those surveyed described economic conditions as 'bad' or 'very bad'.
- Dissatisfaction with the political situation and law enforcement also contributed to the drop in popularity.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating has fallen to 51.1% in July 2026, according to a survey by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC). This marks a significant decline from 81.2% in November 2025 and 66.4% in early 2026.
Executive director Deni Irvani stated that public perception of a deteriorating national economy was the primary driver of this decrease. Nearly half of the respondents, 49.4%, described economic conditions as 'bad' or 'very bad', a notable increase from previous surveys. Only 15.7% felt the economy was performing well.
Irvani noted that while official economic growth figures may be accurate, they do not align with individual perceptions of prosperity. Dissatisfaction with the political situation and the state of law enforcement also contributed to the erosion of Prabowo's popularity. Specifically, 42.8% of respondents rated his handling of the political situation as 'bad' or 'very bad', a sharp rise from 23% in November, with approval of his political performance dropping to 13.5% from 35.8%.
On law enforcement, 37.6% of respondents expressed negative views. Prabowo, who took office in October 2024, had promised to combat corruption and boost economic growth. However, his administration has faced challenges including a depreciating currency, a poorly performing stock market, concerns about government overspending, and questions regarding central bank independence. An ambitious free-meals program launched in January 2025 has also faced budget cuts. Despite these measures, Indonesia's budget deficit is still projected to widen to 2.85% of GDP this year.