Socio Today
Jakarta – The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Gibran has garnered significant public approval, according to the latest nationwide survey released by Poltracking Indonesia on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The comprehensive evaluation of the government’s first year in office highlights strong citizen confidence across multiple key sectors, demonstrating robust early momentum for the current leadership team.
The survey findings were officially presented by Poltracking Indonesia Executive Director Hanta Yuda Rasyid during a broadcast titled "One Year Evaluation Survey of the Prabowo-Gibran Administration’s Performance," streamed live on the official Poltracking TV YouTube channel. According to the data, overall public trust in the central government stands at a remarkable 81.5 percent.
Background and Context of the Evaluation
The release of this survey coincides with a critical milestone for the Prabowo-Gibran administration: the completion of their first full year steering the world’s third-largest democracy. Having taken office following a fiercely contested democratic election, the administration inherited both structural challenges and high public expectations regarding economic growth, social welfare, and national security.
Over the past twelve months, the administration has rolled out several flagship initiatives, most notably the nutritional Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program aimed at school children, alongside ongoing social assistance distributions and systemic administrative reforms. Evaluating public sentiment at this juncture provides vital insight into how these early policies are resonating with the broader populace, cutting across regional, economic, and demographic divides.
Methodology and Survey Parameters
To ensure the statistical reliability and validity of the findings, Poltracking Indonesia deployed a rigorous research methodology. The survey was conducted through direct face-to-face interviews administered by trained pollsters between October 3 and October 10, 2025.
The study utilized a multistage random sampling technique, capturing a representative cross-section of the Indonesian electorate. A total of 1,220 respondents participated in the survey. The margin of error is calculated at approximately 2.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level, establishing a high standard of demographic representation and data accuracy.
Sectoral Performance Breakdown
Beyond general trust, the survey drilled down into specific governance sectors, revealing that public approval extends deeply into foundational public services and state security domains.
Citizens demonstrated exceptionally high satisfaction rates in three primary areas, all of which crossed the crucial 75 percent approval threshold:
- Education Sector: Reached a high satisfaction rating of 79.0 percent, reflecting ongoing public appreciation for administrative continuity, school infrastructure improvements, and educational accessibility.
- Health Sector: Secured 76.6 percent approval, underscoring effective public health management, medical service distribution, and healthcare facility enhancements.
- Defense and Security: Achieved 75.5 percent satisfaction, affirming public confidence in national sovereignty, regional stability, and internal law enforcement overseen by the defense apparatus.
Leadership Approval Ratings for Prabowo and Gibran
Individually, both the President and the Vice President earned robust approval ratings that mirror the general administration metrics.
President Prabowo Subianto registered a personal approval rating of 78.3 percent. Hanta Yuda Rasyid elaborated on the primary drivers behind this high personal appraisal, breaking down the public’s appreciation into five core rationales:
- Leadership Style: Approximately 22.9 percent of respondents specifically praised Prabowo’s decisive, firm, and courageous approach to governance.
- Social Assistance (Bansos): Roughly 13.4 percent highlighted the tangible benefits of state-backed social welfare programs.
- Pro-People Alignment: Around 11.4 percent commended his perceived proximity to ordinary citizens and his consistent advocacy for grassroots economic interests.
- Law Enforcement: Nearly 9.2 percent pointed to structural legal reforms and anti-corruption measures.
- Flagship Programs: Roughly 8.5 percent attributed their positive view to specific national policies, prominently citing the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) initiative.
Meanwhile, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka also secured a solid performance evaluation. Gibran achieved an approval rating of 71.4 percent, indicating that the younger leader continues to maintain strong public backing, complementing the president’s policy execution and engaging effectively with various demographic cohorts, particularly younger voters and urban communities.
Official Reactions and Political Implications
While immediate government responses to independent polling are typically measured, political analysts suggest that these figures provide a substantial political cushion for the executive branch as it transitions into its second year. An approval rating above 75 percent across both presidential leadership and foundational state sectors grants the administration significant legislative leverage and public mandate stability to pursue longer-term, structural economic transformations.
The strong performance in public services—particularly health, education, and security—demonstrates that the state’s day-to-day administrative machinery is functioning effectively in the eyes of the electorate. Furthermore, the strong backing for flagship programs like the Makan Bergizi Gratis indicates that targeted social interventions are successfully translating into favorable public perception.
Challenges Ahead and Broader Economic Impacts
Despite the highly encouraging numbers reported by Poltracking Indonesia, political observers and economists emphasize that maintaining high public trust requires sustained fiscal discipline, job creation, and effective inflation management. As global economic headwinds persist, the administration will face mounting pressure to translate high social approval into sustained purchasing power and robust domestic investment.
The intersection of public welfare policies, administrative transparency, and structural law enforcement will remain the litmus test for whether the Prabowo-Gibran administration can sustain these high trust metrics throughout its multi-year mandate. For now, however, the data confirms that the executive branch enters its second year with a decisive mandate and strong foundational backing from the Indonesian public.
