Government Approval Drops to 50% Amid Weakening Economic Confidence, Verité Poll Shows

A recent poll by Verité Research indicates that the Sri Lankan government's approval rating has fallen to 50%. This decline coincides with a weakening of public confidence in the country's economic outlook.

The 'Mood of the Nation' poll, conducted in July 2026, found that the government's approval had decreased from 65% in February. The 65% rating in February had marked a post-election high for the government.

Public perception of the economic outlook has also weakened sharply, according to the survey. This weakening economic confidence is cited as a contributing factor to the drop in government approval.

Multiple news outlets, including Newswire, Ada Derana, and The Island, reported on these findings, attributing the data to Verité Research.