Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again proven his enduring popularity on the global stage. According to a survey conducted by American business intelligence company Morning Consult in July 2025, PM Modi has emerged as the world's most popular leader with a 75 percent approval rating.
PM Modi Top on World Leaders: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again become the world's most popular leader, reaffirming his popularity in global politics. The July 2025 Global Leader Approval Rating survey released by Morning Consult, a prominent American business intelligence and data analytics firm, shows PM Modi with a 75% approval rating, the highest among leaders from 20 major countries.
Survey Period and Methodology
The survey was conducted between July 4th and July 10th, 2025, across 20 countries, seeking opinions from thousands of citizens in each country regarding their leaders' performance. The survey was conducted digitally, with a balanced representation of the population's age, gender, and regional distribution. According to the survey, 75% of participants expressed satisfaction with PM Modi's performance. Only 18% expressed disapproval, while 7% of participants were unable to decide.
This indicates that Narendra Modi has become an example of democratic leadership not only within India but also globally. Notably, Modi has maintained the top position in this ranking for several months. This is a result of India's b participation in global forums, clarity in foreign policy, and internal development initiatives.
Donald Trump Ranked 8th
Following Modi in this global list is South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, who secured a 59% approval rating. Remarkably, President Lee assumed office just a month ago, and achieving this level of support in such a short time highlights his effective leadership style. In third place is Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei, who received support from 57% of the people. However, 37% hold dissenting views, indicating a mixed reaction to his policies.
American President Donald Trump, currently in his second term, received only a 45% approval rating and ranked 8th in this survey. This ranking could be a cause for concern for the leader of a superpower like the United States, especially with upcoming presidential elections.
Least Popular Leader
At the bottom of the ranking is France's President Emmanuel Macron, who received support from only 18% of the people, while 74% of citizens expressed dissatisfaction. Additionally, Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala was also among the least popular leaders. Meanwhile, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured the 10th position, signaling a decline in popularity for several leaders in Europe. There are several key reasons behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global popularity:
- Strong Foreign Policy: Balanced relations with the United States, Russia, Europe, Gulf countries, and Asian countries.
- Emphasis on Economic Reforms: Plans to make India a global manufacturing hub.
- Digital and Technology Innovation: Initiatives like Digital India and Startup India have attracted global investors.
- Influential Presence on Global Platforms: India's role has strengthened in institutions such as the G20, BRICS, and the United Nations.
