Archive · 16 Jan 2026
PM Modi ranked world's most popular leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named the world's most popular leader in a recent global survey.
The survey, conducted by Visual Capital, found that 71% of respondents approved of PM Modi, while 22% disapproved, and 7% chose not to express an opinion.
Other world leaders ranked in the survey include Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, South Korea's Lee Jae-myung, Argentina's President Javier Milei, and Canada's Mark Carney.
PM Modi has been serving as the Prime Minister of India since 26 May 2014, making him the second-longest serving prime minister in India's history.
Netizens have praised PM Modi for his leadership and strong connection with the population.
PM Modi ranked as the world's most popular leader with 71% approval in a global survey.
The survey was conducted by digital publisher Visual Capital.
Other world leaders ranked include Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi (61% approval) and South Korea's Lee Jae-myung (56% approval).
PM Modi has been serving as the Prime Minister of India since 26 May 2014.
Netizens praised PM Modi for his leadership and strong connection with the population.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Ranked as the world's most popular leader in a global survey
- When
- Survey results recently published
- Where
- Survey conducted globally
- Why
- Survey conducted by digital publisher Visual Capital
- PM Modi's approval rating
- 71%
- PM Modi's disapproval rating
- 22%
- Undecided respondents
- 7%
- Second most popular leader
- Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi (61% approval)
- Third most popular leader
- South Korea's Lee Jae-myung (56% approval)
- Fourth most popular leader
- Argentina's President Javier Milei (55% approval)
- Fifth most popular leader
- Canada's Mark Carney (48% approval)
- PM Modi's tenure as PM
- Since 26 May 2014