How would you describe the current state of the American economy?

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Release date

January 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

January 2 to 5, 2026

Number of respondents

1,551 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

U.S. adults

Method of interview

Online survey

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U.S. adults' view on the current state of the economy January 2026

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 7, 2026

In January 2026, a public opinion survey found that only **** percent of Americans felt that the economy was in an excellent state. Of the Americans surveyed, ** percent considered the economy to be in a poor state.

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