Survei Indikator: 79,9% masyarakat puas dengan kinerja Presiden Prabowo

National survey institution Indikator Politik Indonesia has released its latest findings regarding public perception of the President’s performance and citizen trust in state institutions. Conducted from January 15–21, 2026, the survey engaged 1,220 respondents across Indonesia, revealing significant insights into the nation’s political landscape.

The headline result indicates that a majority of the public expresses satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto’s performance. Burhanuddin Muhtadi, Founder and Lead Researcher at Indikator Politik Indonesia, highlighted the stability of this support during an online survey release on Sunday (February 8). “Overall, there isn’t a significant difference in President Prabowo’s approval rating between January 2025 and January 2026. The combined percentage of ‘very satisfied’ and ‘quite satisfied’ respondents stands at 79.9 percent, which is remarkably high for a presidential approval rating,” Muhtadi stated, underscoring the robust public endorsement.

Detailed Public Satisfaction Levels

A closer look at the survey’s data provides a detailed breakdown of public satisfaction:

• Very satisfied: 13.0 percent

• Quite satisfied: 66.9 percent

• Less satisfied: 17.1 percent

• Not satisfied at all: 2.2 percent

• Don’t know/No answer: 0.8 percent

“While a large portion of the public reported being ‘quite satisfied,’ those who are ‘very satisfied’ still only account for 13 percent. This suggests that the deeply satisfied segment has room for growth,” Burhanuddin elaborated. Despite this nuance, he maintained that the overall level of public satisfaction remains high. “The overall satisfaction, when combined with ‘quite satisfied,’ is still a substantial 79.9 percent, although the ‘very satisfied’ voter base could be stronger,” he added, indicating a critical area for further analysis.

Gen Z Emerges as a Key Pillar of Support

Examining the results by age group, Generation Z stands out as the demographic with the highest satisfaction towards President Prabowo’s performance, reaching an impressive 86.3 percent. In contrast, Generation X registered the lowest satisfaction rate at 75 percent. “The generational profile of support for President Prabowo remains consistent with the 2024 elections, with Gen Z being the primary driver,” Burhanuddin noted. He further emphasized that while older age groups also demonstrate considerable satisfaction, the core base of support undeniably originates from Gen Z, cementing their role as a crucial segment of his backing.

Reasons for Public Satisfaction: From Corruption Eradication to MBG Programs

The survey also delved into the principal reasons behind public satisfaction with President Prabowo’s tenure. The most significant factor cited was efforts in corruption eradication, marking a notable shift in public perception. The specific reasons for satisfaction include:

• Corruption eradication: 17.5 percent

• Frequent provision of assistance: 15.6 percent

• Implementation of the MBG program: 8.4 percent

“When asked what made them satisfied, especially among those who expressed satisfaction, the primary reason was the crackdown on corruption,” Burhanuddin affirmed. He remarked that the perception of corruption eradication as a key driver of satisfaction represents a relatively new finding in the public’s assessment of Prabowo’s leadership. Additionally, satisfaction stemming from social assistance is linked to government policies enacted after the August 2025 unrest. “The government provided substantial aid, particularly food social assistance and direct cash transfers (BLT), which also emerged as a significant variable contributing to citizen satisfaction,” he explained.

Reasons for Dissatisfaction: Uneven Aid Distribution

Conversely, the survey also meticulously documented the reasons for public dissatisfaction with President Prabowo’s performance. Intriguingly, government assistance, a source of satisfaction for some, emerged as a primary factor for discontent among other respondents. The specific reasons for dissatisfaction include:

• Uneven distribution of assistance: 16.2 percent

• Lack of concrete results: 15.8 percent

• Worsening economy: 9.2 percent

“Indeed, assistance has proven to be a double-edged sword,” Burhanuddin observed. He elaborated that while assistance fosters satisfaction on one hand, it is simultaneously perceived as inadequately targeted or unfairly distributed by those who express dissatisfaction, highlighting the complex dynamics of public policy implementation.

Survey Methodology

The Indikator Politik Indonesia survey employed a multistage random sampling method, encompassing a total sample of 1,220 respondents. Assuming a simple random sampling approach, the survey maintains a margin of error of approximately ±2.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. Respondents were proportionally distributed across all provinces in Indonesia and were interviewed face-to-face by a team of trained interviewers, ensuring comprehensive and reliable data collection.