3 out of 4 inhabitants of this country approve of their leader

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• • Global leadership is important for a stable world economy.
  • The Prime Minister of India is serving his third term.
  • The US will elect its next president in the coming months.

In the world of global leadership, there are really popular leaders and some not so popular. While the leaders of the United States, India, Russia, China and the United Kingdom tend to get all the press, this does not always reflect strong or weak approval ratings. In fact, President Biden is a prime example of a leader who gets a lot of press without being wildly popular.

However, we really need hard data to argue which global leaders have the highest approval ratings and Morning consultation he gave us just that. Using their methodology, which tracks a seven-day moving average powered by the group’s proprietary polling capabilities, we can see which leaders have the highest approval and disapproval ratings.

Why is this important?

When you consider the importance of global leadership, how much people trust their leadership can have a direct impact on finances. The volatility of the US market has been the subject of much discussion since Joe Biden decided not to seek a second term. For 24/7 Wall St readers, watching the market during an election year is always stressful, so what happens in November can have a pretty significant impact on investment strategies in the coming months.

25. Yoon Suk-Yeol (South Korea)

• Approval Rating: 17%
• No opinion: 8%
• Rejection Rating: 75%

According to Morning Consult, the least popular leader is South Korean leader Yoon Suk-Yeol. He offers controversial policies and is becoming increasingly unpopular as new legislation slowly passes.

24. Petr Fiala (Czech Republic)

• Approval Rating: 19%
• No opinion: 6%
• Rejection Rating: 76%

Economic concerns, including unpopular tax increases and spending cuts that have led to widespread protests, are among the main concerns of Petr Fiala’s government in the Czech Republic.

23. Olaf Scholz (Germany)

• Approval Rating: 20%
• No opinion: 7%
• Rejection Rating: 73%

The German people have been falling out of favor with Olaf Scholz lately and many believe he is doing a bad job. Germany’s tripartite government is simply out of favor, while Scholz is also seen as too indecisive.

22. Fumio Kishida (Japan)

• Approval Rating: 21%
• No opinion: 17%
• Rejection Rating: 61%

It’s been a few months since Fumio Kishida’s approval ratings were in the 20s. After hitting a low in July, economic concerns are at the forefront of Japanese voters’ concerns.

21. Emmanuel Macron (France)

• Approval Rating: 22%
• No opinion: 8%
• Rejection Rating: 17%

A one-time popular leader, Emmanuel Macron, has recently seen his approval rating plummet. French economic challenges and concerns show that Macron is out of touch with voters, which is mainly responsible for low approval numbers.

20. Justin Trudeau (Canada)

• Approval Rating: 28%
• No opinion: 7%
• Rejection Rating: 65%

Justin Trudeau is one of the most shocking and unpopular leaders, and many Canadians feel he has become disconnected from his base. After nine years in office, voter fatigue is finally setting in with younger voters.

19. Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey)

• Approval Rating: 29%
• No opinion: 11%
• Rejection Rating: 60%

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long been an unpopular leader in Turkey, but he has an iron grip on the country. Younger voters don’t like the country’s economic problems or foreign policy decisions.

18. Karl Nehammer (Austria)

• Approval Rating: 31%
• No opinion: 11%
• Rejection Rating: 58%

As in other countries, Karl Nehammer saw his personal popularity decline due to his party’s declining support. Rumors persist that his party is making “secret plans” to remove him from power.

17. Jonas Gahr Store (Norway)

• Approval Rating: 34%
• No opinion: 5%
• Rejection Rating: 61%

The Norwegian Labor Party has historically low support, which has affected the popularity of the Jonas Gahr store. He was unfairly blamed for some of Norway’s problems, such as global inflation, and his popularity suffered as a result.

16. Pedro Sanchez (Spain)

• Approval Rating: 34%
• No opinion: 5%
• Rejection Rating: 61%

Unfortunately for Pedro Sanchez, his poll numbers went in the wrong direction. Spain is in a minor political crisis and Sanchez is taking heat on economic and foreign policy issues.

15. Ulf Kristersson (Sweden)

• Approval Rating: 35%
• No opinion: 9%
• Rejection Rating: 55%

Although Ulf Kristersson helped Sweden join NATO, his time in office faced many challenges, including Sweden’s far-right party gaining popularity.

14. Alexander De Croo (Belgium)

• Approval Rating: 36%
• No opinion: 18%
• Rejection Rating: 46%

With Alexander De Croo’s popularity on the wane due to the overall decline in his party’s popularity, his smooth talking ways are not winning over voters the way they once did. In addition, economic concerns are at the forefront of Belgian voters’ minds.

13. Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa)

• Approval Rating: 39%
• No opinion: 8%
• Rejection Rating: 53%

As South Africa faces multiple economic challenges, Cyril Ramaphosa faces declining popularity. The impact of corruption scandals on the government has also led to a low approval rating.

12. Giorgia Meloni (Italy)

• Approval Rating: 39%
• No opinion: 6%
• Rejection Rating: 55%

As Italy continues to suffer from sluggish economic growth, Giorgia Melon’s popularity has declined. However, despite her approval rating today, Meloni is on the rise, and her numbers will likely continue to rise.

11. Joe Biden (United States of America)

• Approval Rating: 39%
• No opinion: 14%
• Rejection Rating: 46%

President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are disappointing due to continued high inflation, his handling of foreign policy, and his general age. Political division in the US is also a contributing factor.

10. Keir Starmer (United Kingdom)

• Approval Rating: 39%
• No opinion: 10%
• Rejection Rating: 42%

Taking over from an already unpopular leader, Keir Starmer faces an uphill battle in Britain. His honeymoon period is over and his response to the recent riots has not been warmly received by UK residents.

9. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Brazil)

• Approval Rating: 42%
• No opinion: 6%
• Rejection Rating: 52%

While Brazil’s leader has received mixed reviews, his popularity has waned after issues of out-of-control spending, foreign policy and political corruption scandals have become more prominent.

8. Anthony Albanese (Australia)

• Approval Rating: 46%
• No opinion: 12%
• Rejection Rating: 43%

Australia’s prime minister has enjoyed a slight boost in approval recently since his big spending budget was approved in May. However, its popularity is being questioned after hitting its all-time low in June.

7. Dick Schoof (Netherlands)

• Approval Rating: 47%
• No opinion: 30%
• Rejection Rating: 23%

A career civil servant, Dick Schoof is someone who has already been involved in politics without being a politician. However, his mixed rating is due to the fact that he was not the first choice for his office.

6. Simon Harris (Ireland)

• Approval Rating: 47%
• No opinion: 13%
• Rejection Rating: 40%

Ireland’s general approval of Simon Harris was linked to his ability to appear likable, perhaps due to his young age. A strong presence on TikTok also helped him connect with young voters.

5. Donald Tusk (Poland)

• Approval Rating: 48%
• No opinion: 10%
• Rejection Rating: 42%

If any leader at the top of this list has shown the world how to stop the erosion of democracy, it is Donald Tusk. Donald Tusk is the living embodiment of a leader who stands up for what he believes in, no matter the cost.

4. Viola Amherd (Switzerland)

• Approval Rating: 50%
• No opinion: 14%
• Rejection Rating: 35%

Her popularity increased as Switzerland’s first female defense minister, which helped her win the presidency. While the office rotates between cabinet ministers, Amherd is easily the most popular of the Swiss group.

3. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (Mexico)

• Approval Rating: 59%
• No opinion: 5%
• Rejection Rating: 36%

One of Mexico’s most popular presidents, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has weathered many storms. Better known as AMLO, he raised the minimum wage by 85 percent above inflation, giving Mexican workers some of their highest wages ever.

2. Javier Milei (Argentina)

• Approval Rating: 62%
• No opinion: 4%
• Rejection Rating: 34%

Known for his conservative and right-wing rhetoric and ultra-liberal economic views, Javier Milei is a unique force in South American politics. Running on the theme of abolishing Argentina’s Central Bank made Milei a hit with voters, as did his anti-establishment image.

1. Narendra Modi (India)

• Approval Rating: 72%
• No opinion: 6%
• Rejection Rating: 22%

It has been almost a decade since Narendra Modi took office and recently won an impressive third term. By all accounts, India’s voters believe the country has improved over the past decade, even though Modi frequently avoids the press and rarely gives interviews.

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