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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tops the latest global approval ranking of world leaders published by the consulting firm Morning Consult, with a strong 78% citizen support.
They are followed by Argentine President Javier Milei (60%), Canadian Mark Carney (56%), and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (53%).
Among the leaders with notable approval ratings is Donald Trump, the president of the United States, who has a backing of 50%, placing him in the mid-high range of the ranking, above European leaders such as Giorgia Meloni (Italy, 42%) and Pedro Sánchez (Spain, 34%).
Despite being a highly polarizing figure, his level of support reflects the strength of his electoral base and the backing he retains after his return to the White House.
The Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum also ranks highly, with a 52% approval rating, despite facing harsh criticism such as financing the Cuban regime through so-called medical missions.
Furthermore, Mexico is currently a country plagued by violence, drug trafficking control, and weakened institutions, which contrasts with the high perception of support reflected in the survey.
Among the leaders with the highest disapproval ratings are Petr Fiala from Czechia (77%), Emmanuel Macron from France (74%), and Keir Starmer from the United Kingdom (63%), all with rejection levels significantly higher than their support.
In the Argentine case, Milei's figures appear to be supported by an emerging economic recovery that is also beginning to be felt on a daily basis.
According to data from El Economista, in the first months of 2025, the buying and selling of homes and vehicles has surged, amid a context of credit reactivation, improved purchasing power, and a renewed atmosphere of social confidence.
All of this could explain the sustained support that the libertarian leader receives, despite his shock policies.
Outside of the Morning Consult ranking—focused on established democracies—other measures such as those from WCIOM and Gallup place the Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele and the Russian Vladimir Putin with even higher approval ratings: 91% and 80% respectively.
In the case of Bukele, this support coincides with achievements in security, such as the 900 days without reported homicides in El Salvador, a milestone that was officially celebrated last May.
However, Putin's status as the second most highly valued leader generates controversy, especially in a context marked by the war in Ukraine, internal repression, and information censorship.
For his part, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is not included in any of these recent international assessments, both due to the lack of independent polls and the exclusion of authoritarian regimes from the Morning Consult analysis panel.
However, a measurement conducted by the firm DatoWorld in 2022 positioned him as the least valued president in Latin America, which coincides with the increasing public discontent within the island and the deterioration of the country's social and economic conditions.
A year later, the ruler Díaz-Canel repeated as the worst president in Latin America according to DatoWorld, with only 14 percent approval. The unpopularity of the Cuban leader surpassed even that of Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro, who ranked second to last along with Peruvian Dina Boluarte and Chilean Gabriel Boric, both at 25 percent.
These surveys provide a useful overview for gauging the global political climate and citizens' perceptions of their leaders' management. The results do not always reflect objective conditions of well-being or institutional transparency, but they do reveal key trends regarding societal sentiments.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Approval Ranking of World Leaders
Who tops the global approval ranking of world leaders?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tops the global approval ranking according to the consulting firm Morning Consult, with a strong 78% of citizen support.
What position does Nayib Bukele hold in the approval ratings?
Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, has a 91% approval rating according to surveys from WCIOM and Gallup, placing him outside the ranking of Morning Consult, which focuses on established democracies.
Why is Claudia Sheinbaum criticized despite her approval?
Claudia Sheinbaum faces criticism for funding the Cuban regime through medical missions, in addition to governing a country affected by violence and drug trafficking, which contrasts with her approval rating of 52%.
Why is Miguel Díaz-Canel not listed in the Morning Consult approval rating?
Miguel Díaz-Canel does not appear in the Morning Consult ranking due to the lack of independent surveys and the exclusion of authoritarian regimes from the analysis. Previously, he was regarded as the lowest-rated president in Latin America by DatoWorld in 2022.
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