42% Rate the U.S. Economy as Poor

Publication Date: 06/24/2026 10:34 AM CST

42% Rate the U.S. Economy as Poor

Publication: 06/24/2026 10:34 AM CST

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This week, 42% of registered voters rate the U.S. economy as Poor, reflecting an electorate that remains deeply skeptical of the nation's financial status. While this number marks a slight improvement (down 2 points from 2 weeks ago and 4 points from a month ago), it highlights a persistent undercurrent of economic anxiety across the country.

Current Economic Ratings Holding Steady

Overall economic approval has remained largely stagnant. This week, 28% of all registered voters view the economy positively, rating it as Good or Excellent. This percentage is the same as 2 weeks ago, but down 3 points from a month ago.

Looking at the data by party affiliation reveals a massive divide:

Republicans: Half (50%) now say the economy is Good or Excellent, up 5 points from 2 weeks ago and nearing the 54% high seen in early March. Only 18% of Republican voters say the economy is Poor.
Democrats: Views are exceptionally pessimistic, with only 11% rating the economy as Good or Excellent, while 66% label it as Poor.

Growth or Decline? Where the Economy is Heading

When looking toward the future, the public remains cautious but slightly more hopeful than in recent weeks. One-quarter of voters (26%) believe the economy is getting better, up 4 points from two weeks ago. Meanwhile, a narrow majority of 54% say the economy is getting worse, down 5 points from 2 weeks ago.

Predictably, future expectations are also split along party lines. Nearly half of Republicans (47%) say the economy is getting better, compared to 23% who say it is getting worse. Conversely, 80% of Democrats believe the economy is getting worse, and just 8% see it improving.

For a history of how voters have felt, see the trends on the economy. See also the views on Personal Finances.

The Recession Question

Americans are also entirely split on whether the country is in a recession. Almost 4 in 10 voters (38%) say the U.S. is currently in a recession, up 3 points from two weeks ago. A similar 39% disagree say the country is not in a recession, and 23% are not sure.

The partisan gap flips on this issue:

Democrats: Nearly half (49%) believe the country is in a recession, 29% disagree, and 22% are not sure.
Republicans: Just one quarter (26%) say the country is in a recession, while a 53% majority say it is not, and 21% are not sure.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, June 22-23, 2026. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.