"Indian PM Narendra Modi's 75% Approval Rating Makes Him World's Most Popular Leader"

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PM Modi Tops Global Approval Ratings at 75%, Trump Ranks 8th in Latest Survey

Published: 26/07/2025 | Source: Global Leadership Approval Survey

In a remarkable showing of domestic support, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the world's most popular leader with a 75% approval rating, according to the latest Global Leadership Approval Survey conducted across 25 nations.

The survey reveals PM Modi's approval rating is nearly 20 percentage points higher than the global average for heads of government, reflecting strong public confidence in his leadership amid global challenges.

Honrable PM Bharat Narendra Modi

Top 10 Global Leaders by Approval Rating

Rank	Leader	Country	Approval Rating
1	Narendra Modi	India	75%
2	Andrés Manuel López Obrador	Mexico	68%
3	Mario Draghi	Italy	63%
...	...	...	...
8	Donald Trump	United States	46%

Key Findings

The comprehensive survey, conducted between [Month] and [Month] 2023, interviewed over 50,000 respondents across 25 countries with democratically elected governments. Some notable findings include:

• PM Modi's approval has increased by 6 percentage points since the previous survey in 2022
• Economic management and foreign policy were cited as key strengths by Modi supporters
• Former US President Donald Trump's approval remained stable at 46%
• European leaders showed moderate ratings between 50-60% approval
• Leaders facing economic challenges saw significant drops in approval

Regional Variations

USA President Donald Trump and Pm India Narendra Modi

Political analysts note that Modi's consistently high ratings reflect both India's economic growth trajectory and effective communication of government initiatives. "The Prime Minister has maintained strong connectivity with voters through both traditional and digital platforms," noted [Expert Name], political scientist at [University].

In contrast, Western leaders showed more polarized ratings, with Trump's approval varying dramatically between urban (38%) and rural (59%) respondents in the US survey sample.

The survey results highlight the evolving landscape of global leadership popularity, with emerging economy leaders increasingly outperforming their Western counterparts in domestic approval metrics. As geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties continue, public confidence in leadership remains a crucial indicator of political stability.