NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi has been adjudged as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 78%, according a survey by US-based consulting firm ‘Morning Consult’.

PM Modi’s ratings trump those of US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK PM Rishi Sunak.

The poll surveyed 22 global leaders.

The “Global Leader Approval” survey is based on data collected from January 26-31 this year, said the political intelligence research firm which collated a seven-day moving average of adult residents in each country, with sample sizes varying across countries.

Modi garnered 78% of approval ratings, way ahead of US President Joe Biden, who received 40% ratings.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador came in second with 68% ratings, followed by Swiss President Alain Berset with 62% approval ratings.The newly elected far-right leader Giorgia Meloni of Italy, the first woman PM of the country is placed in 6th place with 52% ratings.The survey also featured Australian PM Anthony Albanese in 4th place with a 58% approval ratings.

Brazil's newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was placed at number 5 with 50% ratings.

Rsihi Sunak occupies 12th position with 30% approvals.

Modi’s advice — “this is not an era of war” — to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO meeting last year had found echo across the world.

During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Modi put his faith in the United Nations system, asking both to solve the issues through dialogue and diplomacy.PM Modi’s ratings trump those of US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The poll surveyed 22 global leaders.