- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again succeeded in maintaining his top position in terms of popularity among world leaders.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained his top position as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 76 per cent, according to a survey by US-based consultancy firm ‘Morning Consult’.
Position of key leaders in the report
- According to the Global Leader Approval Survey, PM Narendra Modi’s approval rating is 12 per cent higher than that of Swiss President Alain Berset, who is ranked second in the list.
- PM Narendra Modi has remained at the top of this list continuously for the last few years.
- US President Joe Biden is seventh on the list with an approval rating of 40%, his highest since March.
- According to the ratings, PM Modi’s rating is ahead of other leaders including Australian PM Anthony Albanese, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The survey surveyed 22 global leaders for ratings.
The list is based on a survey of 22 global leaders
- The data collected by the political intelligence research firm is based on a survey of 22 global leaders.
- Notably, Narendra Modi’s list also has the lowest disapproval rating at only 18%, according to data collected from September 6-12, 2023.
- Among the top 10 leaders on the list, Canada’s Justin Trudeau has the highest approval rating at 58%.
- South Korean President Yoon Seor Yul is at the last position.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at number 10 in this list.
Five most popular leaders according to the report
- Indian PM Narendra Modi 76% (approval rating)
- Swiss President Alain Berset 64% (approval rating)
- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador 61% (approval rating)
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva 49% (approval rating)
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 48% (approval rating)