PM Modi Tops Global Democratic Leader Approval Ratings; Trump Misses Top 5, Says Survey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again ranked as the world’s most popular democratic leader, securing a 75% approval rating, according to the latest global survey by US-based business intelligence firm Morning Consult. The survey, conducted between July 4 and 10, 2025, places Modi well ahead of other global leaders in terms of public approval.
🔹 Modi Leads with Strong Majority Support
According to the data, three out of every four respondents had a favourable opinion of Modi.
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75% approved
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18% disapproved
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7% were undecided or had no opinion
Modi, who was re-elected for a historic third term in May 2024, continues to enjoy strong domestic and international popularity, driven by perceptions of stability, development, and global diplomatic engagement.
🔹 South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung Ranked 2nd
Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae Myung took the second spot on the list with a 59% approval rating, despite having taken office only weeks ago.
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59% approved
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29% disapproved
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13% were unsure
His early popularity is being closely watched as an indicator of public optimism following recent political transitions in South Korea.
🔹 Donald Trump Falls to 8th Place
Despite a return to the White House in 2024, US President Donald Trump ranked eighth on the list, with only 44% approval.
Analysts suggest that controversial policy moves, including new trade tariffs and domestic legal and economic policies, may have tempered his approval despite his electoral comeback.
🔹 Survey Methodology
Morning Consult’s Global Leader Approval Tracker measures public opinion across several democratic countries using a rolling seven-day average of thousands of online interviews with adults in each nation.
The data focuses on democratically elected leaders, and the rankings are updated regularly to reflect real-time sentiment.
🔹 BJP Leaders React
The BJP leadership celebrated the survey results across social media:
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Amit Malviya, head of BJP’s IT cell, hailed Modi as “the highest-rated and most trusted leader worldwide”, posting on X:
“Loved by over a billion Indians and respected by millions across the globe… Bharat is in safe hands.”
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal echoed the sentiment, stating:
“Backed by over a billion Indians. Admired across continents. His strong, decisive leadership ensures Bharat’s rise and the world’s respect.”
📊 Top Global Democratic Leaders by Approval (%):
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Narendra Modi (India) – 75%
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Lee Jae Myung (South Korea) – 59%
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(Full list not disclosed in original report)
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Donald Trump (USA) – 44%
🔚 Conclusion
The Morning Consult rankings reaffirm PM Modi’s enduring popularity on the world stage. As geopolitical dynamics shift and global challenges mount, his consistent high ratings place India’s leadership in a strong global spotlight—both diplomatically and politically.
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