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Survey Indicates That the Younger You Are, the More Right-Wing in Brazil, Says Research, with Young People Becoming More Conservative and More Pessimistic.
A new national survey revealed what: the growing trend that the younger you are, the more right-wing in Brazil, says research from AtlasIntel/Bloomberg.
The study, released on Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2025), shows that Generation Z and Millennials lead this shift.
The survey was conducted between November 22 and 27, nationwide, with 5,510 voters interviewed online.
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The research aimed to understand how different age groups position themselves on the political spectrum and why this change intensifies among the younger demographic, also highlighting the perception of professional and financial future.
Right from the first results, the study reveals that the right appears with 42% of preferences, while the left holds 40% in the overall scenario.
Although the difference is small, it becomes much more significant when analyzed by generation, reinforcing the key phrase: The younger you are, the more right-wing in Brazil, says research.
Young People Aged 16 to 44 Concentrate the Advances of the Right
The survey details that Generation Z (16 to 28 years old) and Millennials (29 to 44 years old) are predominantly aligned with the right.
In contrast, the left holds greater strength among older generations: Generation X (45 to 60 years old) and Baby Boomers (61 to 79 years old).
This difference stands out when the study broadens the generational comparison.
The more conservative preference among the youth confirms the trend already perceived on social media and in public debates.
For this reason, the report reinforces once again that the younger you are, the more right-wing in Brazil, says research, highlighting a structural change in national political behavior.
The margin of error is 1 percentage point, and the confidence level is 95%, which reinforces the robustness of the data presented.
Future Perception: Younger Generations Are Also the Most Pessimistic
In addition to evaluating political inclinations, the study investigated expectations about social mobility. Both Millennials and members of Generation Z demonstrated a high degree of pessimism.
According to the survey, 35% of each group believes they will have “much fewer job opportunities” than their parents.
This sentiment is significant because it connects to electoral behavior: the greater the frustration with the future, the greater the search for political alternatives that promise change, which may reinforce the rise of the right among young people.
When asked about their personal financial perceptions, the results were also striking.
Generation Z shows 55% of respondents identifying as “very or somewhat pessimistic,” while among the Millennials, this number reaches 46%.
The contrast is evident when compared to older generations: 30% of Generation X and only 22% of Baby Boomers share the same pessimism.
Millennials Lead Pessimism About the Country’s Future
Another point analyzed was each age group’s views on the national future. And, again, Millennials stand out but this time as the most discouraged.
According to the survey, 75% of this group claim to be very or somewhat pessimistic about the future of Brazil.
Next is Generation Z, with 65% identifying as pessimistic.
Generation X records 45%, while among Baby Boomers, pessimism drops to just 27%.
This picture reveals a paradox: although more inclined to the right, young people are not necessarily more confident about the country.
On the contrary: they carry a combination of professional disillusionment and financial uncertainties, factors that can directly influence their ideological alignment.
Political Change and Social Impact: What to Expect from Upcoming Elections
The deepening of the trends presented by the research reinforces the understanding that the younger you are, the more right-wing in Brazil, says research, and this behavior could reshape future electoral contests.
With younger generations more connected, critical, and anxious for stability, the political debate should transform, influencing campaigns and party strategies.
On the other hand, the contrast with older generations, still predominantly left-wing, suggests a more polarized electoral scenario by age group.
The survey, therefore, not only maps the moment but also helps predict social and political movements that are likely to mark the coming years in the country.
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