Recent data from YouGov’s Singapore consumer sentiment tracker shows that two-thirds of Singaporeans are satisfied with the government’s performance, compared with 28% who express dissatisfaction. Confidence has strengthened since 2023, when 57% reported being satisfied. Satisfaction is highest among millennials (79%), while men (32%) and Gen X respondents (39%) are more likely to report dissatisfaction.

Economic outlook has also improved slightly over the past six months. One in five Singaporeans (21%) anticipate economic growth in the next six months and 32% expect stability, while 22% foresee a recession. Younger generations are more optimistic, with 29% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials expecting growth.

When asked to rate government performance across specific areas, law and order received the strongest approval, with 21% rating performance as excellent and 49% as good. International relations and diplomacy and economic management were also viewed positively, with more than half of respondents giving favourable ratings.

Government transparency, environmental and climate issues, managing the aging population, providing equal opportunity and healthcare affordability received more moderate assessments.

Cost of living and housing affordability remain the weakest-rated areas, with 27% and 26% respectively saying they are handled poorly, although many still rate performance in these areas as fair (45% and 41%). While perceptions have improved since 2023, when 39% said cost of living was handled poorly, it remains the country’s top concern. Nearly half of Singaporeans (44%) say it should be the government’s main priority in 2026.

On a personal level, Singaporeans are divided in their expectations: 31% believe their lifestyle will improve in 2026 compared with last year, while 26% expect it to worsen. Optimism is strongest among younger generations, with 43% of Gen Z and 47% of millennials anticipating improvement.

Methodology: YouGov Surveys: Serviced provides quick survey results from nationally representative or targeted audiences in multiple markets. The government performance findings are based on responses from 1093 Singaporean adults aged 18 and above, collected in January 2026. Consumer sentiment findings are based on cumulative data from multiple online survey waves conducted between September 2025 and January 2026. YouGov will continue tracking public sentiment around the macroeconomic trends in the months ahead. Learn more about Singapore consumer sentiment tracker.

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