Daftarsbmptn.com – The latest survey results from the Indonesian Political Indicators Institute show that 77.7 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction or very satisfaction with the performance of the Prabowo Subianto administration during its first year in office.
The survey, entitled “Public Evaluation of the One-Year Performance of the Prabowo-Gibran Administration,” was conducted from October 20–27, 2025, with a sample of 1,220 respondents spread across all provinces in Indonesia. The method used was multistage random sampling, with a margin of error of ±2.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level.
Main Results and Demographics
Of the 77.7 percent who expressed satisfaction, the survey breakdown shows that 17.3 percent expressed very satisfaction and 60.4 percent were somewhat satisfied. Meanwhile, 19.8 percent of respondents expressed some dissatisfaction, and 1.0 percent were not satisfied at all.
A demographic comparison reveals that male respondents tended to be more satisfied (81.4 percent) than female respondents (73 percent). Interestingly, Generation Z showed the highest level of satisfaction at 81.8 percent. In contrast, satisfaction levels declined slightly among older age groups, such as Generation X (75.8 percent) and Baby Boomers (74.0 percent).
Reasons for Public Satisfaction and Criticism
According to Indikator’s Executive Director, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, several key factors drive public satisfaction with President Prabowo’s performance:
- Corruption eradication: 19.5 percent of respondents cited this as the primary reason.
- Proven and excellent performance: 15.9 percent considered the government’s performance visible and tangible.
- A firm, authoritative, and courageous leader: 9.7 percent chose this reason.
- Social assistance programs and initiatives such as MBG (Free Nutritious Meals): 6.1 percent cited this.
However, criticism also emerged. Those who expressed dissatisfaction (20.8 percent) raised several complaints, including:
- There is no evidence of performance being felt evenly (20.4 percent).
- Aid programs are considered poorly targeted or inequitable (14.1 percent).
- The economy is still considered unstable or not yet improving (8.1 percent).
The Significance of Satisfaction Scores
A satisfaction score of 77.7 percent is considered quite high in the context of a new government’s first year. Burhanuddin Muhtadi described this figure as important “political capital and social legitimacy” for the Prabowo administration.
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This figure is also relevant to other data showing that institutions such as the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the president received the highest levels of public trust in the same survey: the TNI (93 percent) and the president (93 percent).
Challenges Behind Satisfaction
Despite the high satisfaction figures, the Indicator also notes that satisfaction is less driven by economic performance. The report states that economic factors have not been a significant contributor to public satisfaction.
Furthermore, another internal survey, as reported by Reuters, stated that although President Prabowo’s approval rating is stable at 78 percent, the government still faces challenges such as student protests regarding the military’s role in civilian affairs and economic growth that is slightly behind targets.
Implications for Governance and Politics
These high satisfaction figures have several strategic implications for the Prabowo-Gibran administration:
- Strong Political Legitimacy: Public statements of satisfaction can strengthen the president’s position in pushing for a classification of policies, including structural reforms and the eradication of corruption.
- High Public Expectations: With high support comes high expectations the public will monitor the performance of the next administration more closely, especially on the economy, poverty alleviation, and social justice.
- The Risk of Collapsed Satisfaction: Satisfaction that is not yet solidly grounded in the economic foundation can become a “hole” for dissatisfaction if growth and prosperity are not immediately visible.
- A Door to Productive Policies: The government can use this momentum to expand popular policies such as basic food supplies, education subsidies, regional infrastructure development, and improved public services.
- Conclusion
The Indikator survey, which recorded 77.7 percent of respondents satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto’s performance, confirms that men, the younger generation (Gen Z), the lower-middle class, and the majority of the public expressed support for the government’s direction. The reasons for their satisfaction varied, from eradicating corruption to social programs.
However, real challenges remain especially in the economic realm and welfare equality. The government, in its second year in office, must ensure that this high level of support translates into concrete results felt by the wider community.
With established social legitimacy, the government has the momentum to act but that momentum is no guarantee of success. According to Muhtadi, “High social capital is only a door, not the end.”