Global Leader Approval Ratings 2026
Morning Consult ranking, methodology, corrected officeholders and competitive-exam notes
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Global Leader Approval Ratings 2026 – Morning Consult Ranking
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This post explains the Morning Consult Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker using the public data snapshot collected from 1–7 April 2026. It includes all 24 leaders displayed in the tracker, corrected officeholders, methodology, exam clarifications and interactive MCQs.
This post explains the Morning Consult Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker using the public data snapshot collected from 1–7 April 2026. It includes all 24 leaders displayed in the tracker, corrected officeholders, methodology, exam clarifications and interactive MCQs.
Important: This is a dated survey snapshot—not a permanent ranking. Approval ratings and officeholders can change. Always mention the source and survey period in an examination answer or current-affairs note.
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Global Leader Approval Rating Table
Data period: 1–7 April 2026. Leaders are ordered by approval percentage. Figures may not total exactly 100% because of rounding.
| Rank | Leader and Country | Position at Survey Date | Approve | Disapprove | No Opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narendra Modi India | Prime Minister | 70% | 24% | 6% |
| 2 | Lee Jae-myung South Korea | President | 63% | 30% | 7% |
| 3 | Andrej Babiš Czech Republic | Prime Minister | 55% | 35% | 10% |
| 4 | Mark Carney Canada | Prime Minister | 54% | 36% | 10% |
| 5 | Sanae Takaichi Japan | Prime Minister | 53% | 35% | 12% |
| 6 | Javier Milei Argentina | President | 48% | 49% | 3% |
| 7 | Guy Parmelin Switzerland | President of the Swiss Confederation for 2026 | 47% | 24% | 29% |
| 8 | Claudia Sheinbaum Mexico | President | 47% | 45% | 8% |
| 9 | Donald Tusk Poland | Prime Minister | 43% | 45% | 12% |
| 10 | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Brazil | President | 40% | 55% | 4% |
| 11 | Anthony Albanese Australia | Prime Minister | 40% | 52% | 9% |
| 12 | Giorgia Meloni Italy | Prime Minister | 39% | 55% | 7% |
| 13 | Ulf Kristersson Sweden | Prime Minister | 38% | 54% | 8% |
| 14 | Pedro Sánchez Spain | Prime Minister | 38% | 57% | 5% |
| 15 | Donald Trump United States | President | 38% | 57% | 6% |
| 16 | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Türkiye | President | 36% | 50% | 14% |
| 17 | Bart De Wever Belgium | Prime Minister | 35% | 54% | 11% |
| 18 | Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa | President | 31% | 60% | 9% |
| 19 | Jonas Gahr Støre Norway | Prime Minister | 31% | 63% | 6% |
| 20 | Christian Stocker Austria | Federal Chancellor | 29% | 58% | 13% |
| 21 | Rob Jetten Netherlands | Prime Minister | 28% | 55% | 17% |
| 22 | Keir Starmer United Kingdom | Prime Minister at the survey date | 27% | 65% | 8% |
| 23 | Friedrich Merz Germany | Federal Chancellor | 19% | 76% | 5% |
| 24 | Emmanuel Macron France | President | 18% | 75% | 7% |
Main result: Narendra Modi ranked first among the 24 leaders displayed, with 70% approval. Lee Jae-myung ranked second with 63%, followed by Andrej Babiš with 55%, Mark Carney with 54% and Sanae Takaichi with 53%.
What Does an Approval Rating Mean?
Domestic, not worldwide
A 70% rating for an Indian leader means approval among surveyed adults in India—not 70% of people across the world.
A 70% rating for an Indian leader means approval among surveyed adults in India—not 70% of people across the world.
Seven-day average
The tracker reports a trailing seven-day simple moving average of daily surveys.
The tracker reports a trailing seven-day simple moving average of daily surveys.
Online interviews
Morning Consult conducts interviews online and weights the results to approximate representative adult samples.
Morning Consult conducts interviews online and weights the results to approximate representative adult samples.
Different national samples
Each leader is evaluated by adults in that leader’s country. It is not one identical global electorate.
Each leader is evaluated by adults in that leader’s country. It is not one identical global electorate.
Approval is not an election forecast
A rating measures current sentiment; it does not directly predict election results.
A rating measures current sentiment; it does not directly predict election results.
Rankings change
Economic events, policy decisions, elections and international developments can alter ratings quickly.
Economic events, policy decisions, elections and international developments can alter ratings quickly.
Major Corrections Made to the Old Post
| Old Entry | Updated Correction |
|---|---|
| Andrés Manuel López Obrador – President of Mexico | Outdated. Claudia Sheinbaum became President of Mexico in October 2024 and appears in the April 2026 tracker. |
| Alain Berset – President of Switzerland | Outdated for 2026. Switzerland’s presidency rotates annually; Guy Parmelin is President of the Swiss Confederation for 2026. |
| Joe Biden – President of the United States | Outdated. Donald Trump became the 47th U.S. President in January 2025 and appears in this tracker. |
| Boris Johnson – UK Prime Minister | Outdated. Keir Starmer was the UK Prime Minister during the April 2026 survey. Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026. |
| Yoon Suk-yeol – President of South Korea | Outdated. Lee Jae-myung is President of South Korea and ranked second in the April 2026 snapshot. |
| Remarks such as “most popular” without a number or date | Replace with the approval percentage, survey period and source. Approval ratings change over time. |
Do Not Confuse
Approval vs Net Approval
Approval is the share that approves. Net approval equals approval minus disapproval.
Approval is the share that approves. Net approval equals approval minus disapproval.
Rank vs Popularity Everywhere
Rank compares domestic approval percentages across the countries included in the tracker.
Rank compares domestic approval percentages across the countries included in the tracker.
Survey Date vs Current Date
The UK row belongs to Keir Starmer because he was prime minister in April 2026. Andy Burnham became prime minister later.
The UK row belongs to Keir Starmer because he was prime minister in April 2026. Andy Burnham became prime minister later.
Swiss President
The Swiss presidency rotates yearly. Guy Parmelin is the 2026 president; this is not a long fixed presidential term.
The Swiss presidency rotates yearly. Guy Parmelin is the 2026 president; this is not a long fixed presidential term.
Memory Trick
Top Five: M–L–B–C–T
Modi – 70%
Lee – 63%
Babiš – 55%
Carney – 54%
Takaichi – 53%
Modi – 70%
Lee – 63%
Babiš – 55%
Carney – 54%
Takaichi – 53%
Quick Revision
- Source – Morning Consult
- Survey period – 1–7 April 2026
- Method – trailing seven-day average
- Respondents – adults in each country
- Highest approval – Narendra Modi, 70%
- Second – Lee Jae-myung, 63%
- Third – Andrej Babiš, 55%
- Canada – Mark Carney, 54%
- Japan – Sanae Takaichi, 53%
- Mexico – Claudia Sheinbaum, 47%
- USA – Donald Trump, 38%
- France – Emmanuel Macron, 18%
10 MCQs
Select any option. The correct answer and explanation will appear immediately.
MCQ 1 of 10
Which organisation publishes the Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker?
Correct Answer: B. Morning Consult
Morning Consult publishes the tracker using its proprietary political-intelligence survey data.
Morning Consult publishes the tracker using its proprietary political-intelligence survey data.
MCQ 2 of 10
The ratings used in this post are based on data collected during:
Correct Answer: A. 1–7 April 2026
The public tracker states that the displayed ratings use data collected from 1 to 7 April 2026.
The public tracker states that the displayed ratings use data collected from 1 to 7 April 2026.
MCQ 3 of 10
Who ranked first in the April 2026 tracker?
Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi ranked first with 70% approval among the 24 leaders displayed.
Narendra Modi ranked first with 70% approval among the 24 leaders displayed.
MCQ 4 of 10
Who ranked second with 63% approval?
Correct Answer: A. Lee Jae-myung
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung had 63% approval.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung had 63% approval.
MCQ 5 of 10
Mark Carney appears in the tracker as the leader of:
Correct Answer: B. Canada
Mark Carney was listed as Canada’s prime minister with 54% approval.
Mark Carney was listed as Canada’s prime minister with 54% approval.
MCQ 6 of 10
What does a leader’s approval percentage represent in this tracker?
Correct Answer: B. Approval among surveyed adults in that leader’s own country
Each figure reflects views among adults surveyed within the leader’s country.
Each figure reflects views among adults surveyed within the leader’s country.
MCQ 7 of 10
Who replaced Andrés Manuel López Obrador as President of Mexico?
Correct Answer: A. Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico’s president in October 2024.
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico’s president in October 2024.
MCQ 8 of 10
Why must the Swiss entry be checked every year?
Correct Answer: B. Its federal presidency rotates annually
The presidency of the Swiss Confederation is a one-year rotating role within the Federal Council.
The presidency of the Swiss Confederation is a one-year rotating role within the Federal Council.
MCQ 9 of 10
Whose UK approval rating is shown in the April 2026 snapshot?
Correct Answer: C. Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer was prime minister during the survey period. Andy Burnham became prime minister later, in July 2026.
Keir Starmer was prime minister during the survey period. Andy Burnham became prime minister later, in July 2026.
MCQ 10 of 10
Morning Consult describes the values as:
Correct Answer: B. A trailing seven-day simple moving average
The tracker uses trailing seven-day simple moving averages of daily online surveys.
The tracker uses trailing seven-day simple moving averages of daily online surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who ranked first in the April 2026 Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker?
Narendra Modi ranked first among the 24 leaders displayed, with 70% approval.
Does 70% approval mean 70% of the world supports the leader?
No. The percentage reflects approval among surveyed adults in that leader’s own country.
Who publishes the tracker?
Morning Consult, a United States-based decision-intelligence and survey-research company.
How are the figures calculated?
The tracker uses trailing seven-day simple moving averages of daily online surveys, weighted to approximate representative adult samples.
Why is Andrés Manuel López Obrador not in the updated table?
Claudia Sheinbaum succeeded him as President of Mexico in October 2024.
Why is Alain Berset not listed as Switzerland’s president?
The Swiss presidency rotates annually. Guy Parmelin holds the presidency for 2026.
Why does the UK row show Keir Starmer rather than Andy Burnham?
The ratings were collected in April 2026, when Starmer was prime minister. Burnham became prime minister on 20 July 2026.
Related Study Links
Official and Reliable Sources
- Morning Consult – Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker
- Morning Consult April 2026 Public Chart
- Presidency of Mexico – Claudia Sheinbaum
- Office of the President of the Republic of Korea – Lee Jae-myung
- Swiss Federal Presidency – Guy Parmelin, 2026
- The White House – President Donald Trump
- UK Government – Current Prime Minister
- UK Government – Keir Starmer’s Term as Prime Minister
Student takeaway: In current-affairs questions, write the leader, country, approval percentage, source and survey period together. Never treat a dated approval ranking as permanent.
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Please add useful verified corrections in the comment box. Approval-rating claims should always include a date and source.
Please add useful verified corrections in the comment box. Approval-rating claims should always include a date and source.
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