Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the world’s most popular democratic leader with a 75 percent approval rating, according to a recent global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.

The survey, which reflects public sentiment collected between July 4 and 10, 2025, shows PM Modi well ahead of his global counterparts. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung followed with a 59% approval rating. Argentine President Javier Milei secured the third spot with 57%.

The survey uses a rolling seven-day average to assess opinions among adult populations in each country. It is part of Morning Consult’s ongoing Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker, which regularly measures the popularity of various democratic leaders. Mr Modi, who secured a third consecutive term in May 2024, continues to enjoy a dominant position in global rankings, reflecting both his domestic popularity and growing international recognition.

US President Donald Trump, who returned to office last year, was ranked eighth, with only 44% expressing approval. This recognition for PM Modi also coincides with another milestone in his political journey. Yesterday, he has completed 4,079 days in office, surpassing Indira Gandhi to become India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister in an uninterrupted term. PM Modi is behind only the country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.