Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again been ranked the world’s most popular leader, securing a 68% approval rating in the latest global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult. The survey, carried out between March 2 and 8, shows PM Modi maintaining a significant lead over other global leaders. Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin and South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung are in second position, both with 62% approval ratings. Leaders from the Czech Republic and Argentina follow with 57% and 56% approval, respectively.

 

In contrast, US President Donald Trump recorded a 39% approval rating and did not feature among the top ten. Among European leaders, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer received a 24% approval rating, while French President Emmanuel Macron stood at 17%, placing near the bottom of the list. The rankings are based on a seven-day moving average of adult opinions across multiple countries.

 

The latest survey also comes as PM Modi recently reached a milestone in public life, becoming one of India’s longest-serving leaders in a head-of-government role, with a combined tenure spanning his years as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister.