Datafolha: 50% disapprove of Lula, and 48% approve
Quick Look
- A Datafolha survey carried out between October 13 and 14, 2026 shows 48% approval and 49% disapproval of the Lula government, within the margin of error of two percentage points.
- 41% rate the government as bad or terrible, 35% as excellent or good and 23% as average.
- The survey interviewed 2,520 people aged 16 and over and has a confidence level of 95%.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Datafolha survey was carried out after demonstrations in support of Lula in several capitals across the country, including a speech on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo and mobilizations in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and other cities.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, speaks during a ceremony at Palácio do Planalto, in Brasília, Brazil, on October 13, 2026 — Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Last week, 49% disapproved of Lula and 48% approved. The fluctuations occurred within the margin of error, which is two percentage points.
When asked about their assessment of the Lula government, 41% say they consider it bad or terrible; 35% responded "excellent or good"; and 23%, "regular".
Datafolha interviewed 2,520 people aged 16 or over, between October 13th and 14th. The margin of error is two percentage points, plus or minus, and the confidence level is 95%. The survey registration number at the Electoral Court is BR-00466/2026.
The survey is Datafolha's first after the demonstrations in support of Lula that took place in several capitals across the country. On Sunday, the president spoke to supporters on Avenida Paulista, and since then there have been mobilizations of PT voters in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and other cities.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Lula may seek to increase his approval through new speeches and mobilizations in response to the survey
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How can expressions of support influence voting intentions in the coming weeks?
- What is the assessment of the Lula government among different age groups and regions of the country?
- What are the main concerns of voters who rate the government as bad or terrible?
