📈 Economic Confidence Hits 4-Year High as Sentiment Turns Positive

Sri Lanka's Economic Confidence Index (ECI) has surged to +36, marking the highest level in four years of polling by Verité Research. This reflects a significant leap from the +14 recorded just one year ago. • Overall Economic Sentiment: For the first time in the poll's history, respondents rating current conditions as "good" or "excellent" outnumbered those rating them as "poor." • Growth Outlook: 64% of citizens believe the economy is "getting better," up from 55% in February 2025. A reduction in "no-opinion" responses suggests increased public certainty regarding the nation’s direction. • Government Approval: The administration's approval rating stands at 65%, remaining statistically stable compared to 62% last year. • Social Indicators: The highest positive evaluations for the government were tied to reducing drugs and crime, followed by efforts in reducing corruption. • National Satisfaction: 59% of Sri Lankans expressed satisfaction with "the way things are going," the first time this metric has surpassed the 50% threshold in four years. _Note: Data based on a nationally representative sample of 1,048 adults (Jan 24 – Feb 03, 2026) with a ±3% error margin._