A majority of Swedish voters believe the country is developing in the wrong direction, according to a survey conducted by Indikator Opinion for Swedish Radio's Ekot program. The survey, which examined nine different policy areas including healthcare, education, and crime, found that voters assessed eight of these areas as heading in the wrong direction when all voters were included. The research revealed significant political polarization, with supporters of the red-green opposition parties believing development is going in the wrong direction across all nine areas, while supporters of the Tidö parties (the governing coalition) believe development is heading in the right direction in five of the nine areas.
The survey was conducted between March 5 and March 29, 2026, targeting a random sample of 4,207 eligible Swedish voters over 18 years old. A total of 1,831 responses were collected, resulting in a response rate of 44%. ' followed by specific policy domains.