Lula's government has a 41% approval rating and a 56% disapproval rating, according to Quaest.

247 - A survey conducted by the Quaest Institute and released this Wednesday (2) shows a scenario of greater erosion in the popularity of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). According to the survey, 41% of Brazilians say they approve of the federal administration, while 56% say they disapprove. Only 3% did not know or did not answer.

27% have a positive perception of the administration, while 41% consider it negative. 29% of those interviewed rate the government as average, and 3% did not know how to answer.

The survey was conducted between March 27 and 31, 2025, and polled 2.004 Brazilians aged 16 or older. The margin of error is two percentage points, plus or minus.

Approval rating worse than in previous terms - The research also reveals that 53% of those interviewed believe that the current Lula government is "worse" than the first two presidential terms of the Workers' Party leader, between 2003 and 2010. Only 20% believe that this third term is better, and 23% say it is the same.

Compared to Jair Bolsonaro's (PL) administration, 43% of those interviewed consider Lula's government "worse," 39% rate it as "better," and 15% see the two as "the same." This data highlights a polarization still present in public opinion and Lula's difficulties in expanding his approval base among the more conservative electorate.

Expectations for the next two years - The research also indicates that 81% of Brazilians expect Lula to change his style of governance in the remaining two years of his term, while 15% want him to continue as he is. The perception that Brazil is heading in the “wrong direction” is shared by 56% of those interviewed, compared to 36% who believe the country is going in the “right direction.”

Economic performance and purchasing power - When asked about the economy over the past 12 months, 56% said it worsened, 26% said it stayed the same, and only 16% saw an improvement. For 53% of Brazilians, it is more difficult to find a job than it was a year ago. The perception of the cost of living is also negative: 88% reported an increase in food prices, 65% noticed a rise in water and electricity bills, and 70% observed an increase in fuel prices.

Purchasing power is also a concern: 81% of respondents said they can buy less with the money they have now than they could a year ago. Only 9% said they are able to buy more.

Government communication is disapproved - Another relevant aspect of the research is the evaluation of government communication. For 21% of those interviewed, it "worsened" after the change of leadership at the Secretariat of Communication of the Presidency. Only 19% considered that there was an improvement. 

Main concerns of the population - Among the issues that most concern Brazilians, according to the survey, are violence (29%), "social issues" (23%), the economy (19%), health (12%), corruption (10%) and education (7%).