Brazil shows rising social conservatism, Ipsos-Ipec survey finds

A recent Ipsos-Ipec survey indicates that Brazil is experiencing its highest level of social conservatism since 2018. On a scale of 0 to 1, where higher values represent more conservative views, the country reached 0.680 in 2026, up from 0.652 in 2025.

Regarding specific social issues, 74% of Brazilians are against abortion. Additionally, 71% of respondents support lowering the age of criminal responsibility. The study evaluated various topics to measure the shift between progressive and conservative values, including life imprisonment for heinous crimes, the death penalty, firearm ownership and carry laws, and same-sex marriage.