Modi Tops Global Leader Approval Ratings at 75%
News Desk : Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to dominate the global popularity charts, topping the list of the most approved democratic leaders in the world with a massive 75% approval rating, according to the latest survey by US-based business intelligence firm Morning Consult.
The survey, conducted between July 4 and July 10, 2025, places PM Modi far ahead of his global peers, reaffirming his strong hold on public opinion at home and growing global stature.
Top 10 Democratic Leaders by Global Approval Rating (July 2025):
| Rank | Leader | Country | Approval Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narendra Modi | India | 75% |
| 2 | Lee Jae-myung | South Korea | 59% |
| 3 | Javier Milei | Argentina | 57% |
| 4 | Mark Carney | Canada | 56% |
| 5 | Anthony Albanese | Australia | 54% |
| 6 | Claudia Sheinbaum | Mexico | 50% |
| 7 | Karin Keller-Sutter | Switzerland | 46% |
| 8 | Donald Trump | United States | 44% |
| 9 | Ulf Kristersson | Sweden | 42% |
| 10 | Giorgia Meloni | Italy | 40% |
Survey Methodology & Insights:
Morning Consult’s approval tracker is based on a seven-day rolling average of opinions from adult residents in each country, collected online. The data reflects current public sentiment toward sitting leaders of democratic nations.
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Modi’s 75% approval comes with only 18% disapproval and 7% undecided, making him the only leader with an approval gap of over 50%.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, a relatively new entrant to the global scene, follows at a distant 59%.
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Former US President Donald Trump, despite returning to office in 2024, finds himself at No. 8 with 44%, indicating polarised opinion.
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Ulf Kristersson of Sweden stands at 9th with 42%, just ahead of Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, who closes the top 10 with 40% approval.
Know Why…
PM Modi’s commanding lead, maintained consistently across several months, highlights his enduring popularity and political strength, both domestically and on the world stage. His position also reflects India’s growing geopolitical influence under his leadership.
The sharp contrast between Modi and leaders like Trump and Meloni indicates varied global sentiment toward leadership styles, governance records, and public trust levels.
As global democracies navigate political shifts and challenges, Narendra Modi remains the world’s most trusted and popular democratic leader, according to the latest data from Morning Consult. With more than three-fourths of respondents backing him, his global image appears stronger than ever.
