Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emerged as the world’s most popular democratic leader, securing an impressive 75% approval rating in Morning Consult’s latest Global Leader Approval Ratings, based on surveys conducted between July 4 and 10, 2025
Morning Consult, a U.S.-based intelligence firm, tracks public approval of democratic world leaders using rolling seven-day simple moving averages drawn from daily interviews across adult populations in multiple countries. Modi’s 75% approval marks his fifth consecutive time at the top of this list, reaffirming his reign as the most trusted global democratic figure
LEADERBOARD HIGHLIGHTS
Below are some of the top-rated democratic leaders globally in the latest survey:
- Narendra Modi (India) – 75% approval, 7% no opinion, 18% disapproval
- Lee Jae‑myung (South Korea) – 59% approval
- Javier Milei (Argentina) – 57% approval
- Mark Carney (Canada) – 56% approval
- Anthony Albanese (Australia) – 54% approval, Other names in the list include Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum (53%) and Switzerland’s Karin Keller‑Sutter (48%). Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump ranks eighth with around 44% approval
WHY IT MATTERS
Modi’s continued dominance in this global survey underscores not only his vast appeal among Indian citizens but also his international recognition and influence. He completed 4,078 days as India’s Prime Minister by July 26, 2025, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s uninterrupted tenure and becoming India’s second-longest-serving PM, only behind Jawaharlal Nehru
His third straight electoral victory in May 2024 cemented his position as the only non‑Congress leader in Indian history to secure two full terms and a majority independently
The 75% rating indicates that roughly three out of four adults surveyed view his leadership positively, while 18% disapprove and 7% remain undecided
BROADER SIGNIFICANCE
This survey places Modi among the most trusted global figures. His steady approval trajectory—from around 70% in early 2022 to a peak of 78% in early 2024—reflects a broader trend of popularity in developing nations, even as many leaders in wealthy countries face declining public trust, Narendra Modi leads by a wide margin in global democratic leader rankings, reaffirming his global stature. His sustained approval ratings, both at home and abroad, underscore a political brand that continues to resonate across nations.
