What do Americans think of the economy?

The share of American adults that feel that the economy is in good shape is increasing, though still lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2023, 42% of American adults felt that their local economy was in good or excellent shape, up from 38% in 2022. The share of Americans assessing the state of the national economy as good or excellent rose from 18% in 2022 to 22% in 2023.