Modi Tops World as Most Popular Leader with 68% Approval

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named the world's most popular leader in the latest Morning Consult global survey, recording an approval rating of 68%. The ratings were updated on March 9 and are based on data collected from March 2-8, 2026, using a trailing seven-day moving average across adults in surveyed countries. Modi's lead remains substantial, even though the percentage marks a dip from last year's 75%.\n\nThe poll shows 26% of respondents disapproved of Modi, while 6% did not share their opinion or chose not to answer. The results reinforce Modi's position as the top democratic leader globally, according to the survey.\n\nIn second place, Switzerland's Guy Parmelin posts a 62% approval rating, with 20% disapproval. South Korea's Lee Jae-myung also sits at 62% approval but carries a 30% disapproval figure. Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Donald Trump trails with a 39% approval rating.\n\nEarlier this year, Modi became the first global leader and politician to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram, underscoring his expanding digital reach over the past decade. The Morning Consult results come as Modi engages in international and domestic efforts to shape policy and diplomacy on a global stage.

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