Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emerged as the world’s most popular global leader, securing an approval rating of 68 per cent, according to the latest survey conducted by the United States-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.
The survey indicates that 26 per cent of respondents disapprove of Modi’s leadership, while 6 per cent either declined to share their opinion or said they were unsure. This continues a trend from last year, when Modi also held the top spot among democratic leaders with an even higher approval rating of 75 per cent in a similar assessment by the same firm.
Morning Consult noted that the latest data was updated on March 9, based on surveys conducted between March 2 and March 8, 2026. The ratings are calculated using a trailing seven-day simple moving average, reflecting the views of adults across the countries surveyed.
Earlier this year, Modi also achieved a significant milestone on social media, becoming the first global leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. Since joining the platform in 2014, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital presences among world leaders.
In contrast, United States President Donald Trump recorded an approval rating of 39 per cent, with 55 per cent disapproving and 6 per cent remaining undecided. These figures come amid heightened geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran.
Following Modi in the global rankings is Switzerland’s Guy Parmelin, who secured an approval rating of 62 per cent with relatively low disapproval at 20 per cent. South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung shares the same approval rating of 62 per cent but faces a higher disapproval level of 30 per cent.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also featured among the top performers, ranking seventh with a 55 per cent approval rating.
At the lower end of the spectrum, French President Emmanuel Macron recorded the weakest performance in the survey, with only 17 per cent approval and a high disapproval rating of 75 per cent, making him the least popular leader in the latest rankings.