In 2025, several political leaders around the world are enjoying high approval ratings due to their leadership and policies. These leaders have gained support for addressing key issues like economic growth, social welfare and global diplomacy. Their ability to handle crisis, connect with the public and implement effective policies has made them some of the most popular leaders today, earning them widespread respect and admiration.
Popular Political Leaders in the World
In 2024, half of the world’s population participated in elections, bringing changes in leadership in some countries, while others chose to keep the same leaders. Among those who were recently elected or re-elected, leaders like India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Claudia Sheinbaum from Mexico and Donald Trump from the United States have become some of the most popular. According to the Morning Consult, these leaders have earned strong approval ratings for their leadership and policies.
Most Popular Leader in the World by 2025
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is the most popular leader in the world by 2025 with a 75% approval rating. His leadership in India, marked by reforms and strong governance, has earned him global recognition. Other prominent leaders like Claudia Sheinbaum from Mexico, Donald Trump from the US, and Javier Milei from Argentina also have high approval ratings, but Modi remains the top figure in global politics.
Top-10 Political Leaders with the Highest Approval Ratings 2025
According to Mourning Consult, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the highest approval rating in the world, followed by Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Javier Milei of Argentina. These leaders have gained strong support from their citizens.
Here is the list of top-10 political leaders with the highest approval ratings 2025:
Rank | Political Leader | Designation | Approve (%) | Disapprove (%) | No Opinion (%) |
1. | Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India | 75 | 19 | 6 |
2. | Claudia Sheinbaum | President of Mexico | 66 | 26 | 7 |
3. | Javier Milei | President of Argentina | 65 | 30 | 5 |
4. | Karin Keller-Sutter | President of Switzerland | 56 | 20 | 24 |
5. | Donald Trump | President of the United States | 52 | 38 | 10 |
6. | Anthony Albanese | Prime Minister of Australia | 46 | 42 | 11 |
7. | Dick Schoof | Prime Minister of the Netherlands | 42 | 39 | 19 |
8. | Donald Tusk | Prime Minister of Poland | 42 | 47 | 11 |
9. | Giorgia Meloni | Prime Minister of Italy | 42 | 51 | 7 |
10. | Ulf Kristersson | Prime Minister of Sweden | 38 | 51 | 11 |