Brazil democracy support reaches 73% in Datafolha poll

A Datafolha poll reveals that 73% of Brazilian voters believe democracy is always the best form of government, marking a four-percentage-point increase from December 2024. While this shows a recovery in support, the figure remains six points below the record high of 79% reached in October 2022.

The survey, which interviewed 2,506 people aged 16 and older, also noted a shift in national sentiment. Optimism regarding the country fell from 43% to 35%, while pessimism rose from 37% to 43%.

Support for democracy remains high among supporters of the leading presidential candidates. Among voters for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 76% favor democracy, while 74% of supporters for Flávio Bolsonaro hold the same view.