VoteMerit Rankings

Discover politician ratings based on transparent, data-driven criteria.

#1
Alain Berset
🇨🇭Switzerland
87 pts
Alain Berset (b.1972) is a Swiss politician and academic who served on the Federal Council (2012–2023) and was President of the Confederation in 2018 and 2023. An economist by training, Berset led public-health and social-policy work during the COVID-19 pandemic and later became Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
#2
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
🇩🇰Denmark
85 pts
Lars Løkke Rasmussen (b.1964) is a senior Danish politician who has served multiple terms as Prime Minister and held senior ministerial offices. A law graduate, Rasmussen has been a leading figure in Venstre and later the Moderates; his career has combined executive government experience with international diplomacy and fiscal policy leadership.
#3
Ignazio Cassis
🇨🇭Switzerland
83 pts
Ignazio Cassis (b.1961) is a physician and politician, a member of the Federal Council since 2017 and President of the Confederation in 2022. Cassis has led foreign-policy portfolios and is known for his diplomatic focus and experience in international affairs.
#4
Bertie Ahern
🇮🇪Ireland
83 pts
Legacy
Bertie Ahern (b.1951) is a former Taoiseach (1997–2008) whose tenure covered strong economic growth and the signing of major peace agreements. Ahern’s era is associated with rapid economic expansion and political centrality; his legacy is both influential and debated in Irish public life.
#5
Jens Stoltenberg
🇳🇴Norway
82 pts
Legacy
Jens Stoltenberg (b.1959) is a senior Norwegian statesman, former Prime Minister (2000–2001, 2005–2013) and former Secretary General of NATO (2014–2023). Stoltenberg’s domestic record includes labour-market reform, social policy and crisis management; his international career has been high-profile and long-standing.
#6
Mette Frederiksen
🇩🇰Denmark
81 pts
Mette Frederiksen (b.1977) is leader of the Social Democrats and Prime Minister of Denmark (since June 2019). Her tenure has focused on social welfare, labour-market regulation, family policy, and an assertive international posture on climate and security. She has been a central figure in Denmark's post-pandemic recovery and policy debates on immigration and equality.
#7
Chrystia Freeland
🇨🇦Canada
80 pts
Chrystia Freeland (b.1968) is a Harvard- and Oxford-educated journalist-turned-politician who served in senior cabinet roles (2015–2025) including Deputy Prime Minister (2019–2024) and Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs portfolios. Known for trade and economic policy leadership and strong advocacy for Ukraine, her tenure included pandemic-era fiscal responses and high-profile trade negotiations.
#8
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
🇸🇬Singapore
80 pts
Tharman Shanmugaratnam (b.1957) is President of Singapore (since 2023), former Senior Minister and former MAS Chairman. A widely respected economist and policymaker, Tharman’s career spans domestic social policy, international economic roles and public policy reform.
#9
Erna Solberg
🇳🇴Norway
80 pts
Erna Solberg (b.1961) is a Conservative Party politician who served as Prime Minister (2013–2021). Her government emphasised fiscal responsibility, integration with the EU economy, innovation policy and international engagement. Solberg is a seasoned parliamentary leader with substantial executive experience.
#10
Leo Varadkar
🇮🇪Ireland
80 pts
Leo Varadkar (b.1979) is an Irish politician and leader of Fine Gael who has served as Taoiseach and in senior ministerial roles. Trained as a medical doctor, Varadkar has led portfolios in social protection and health and emphasises economic competitiveness, housing policy and public-sector reform. He is a prominent centrist figure in contemporary Irish politics.
#11
Mary Lou McDonald
🇮🇪Ireland
80 pts
Mary Lou McDonald (b.1969) is the leader of Sinn Féin and a senior national politician. She has steered her party toward broad electoral gains, campaigning on housing, public services and social equality. McDonald combines parliamentary leadership with a focus on social policy and republican politics.
#12
Enda Kenny
🇮🇪Ireland
80 pts
Legacy
Enda Kenny (b.1951) is a veteran Irish politician and former Taoiseach (2011–2017). His government managed post-crisis economic recovery, fiscal consolidation and international engagement. A long-serving parliamentarian, Kenny is considered a stabilising centre-right figure in modern Irish governance.
#13
Stephen Harper
🇨🇦Canada
79 pts
Legacy
Stephen Joseph Harper (b.1959) served as Prime Minister of Canada from 2006–2015. His governments emphasized fiscal restraint, tax policy changes, and strengthening ties with business and energy sectors. Harper’s decade in office is credited with navigating the 2008–09 crisis with comparatively strong fiscal outcomes, though critics cite austerity and centralization of power.
#14
Viola Amherd
🇨🇭Switzerland
79 pts
Viola Amherd (b.1962) served on the Federal Council (2019–2025) and as President of the Confederation in 2024. A lawyer and former mayor, Amherd specialised in defence, civil-protection and regional policy; she is known for pragmatic consensus-building across parties.
#15
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
🇩🇰Denmark
79 pts
Legacy
Helle Thorning-Schmidt (b.1966) served as Prime Minister of Denmark (2011–2015) and later held international leadership roles. Trained in political science and European studies, her government focused on labour-market reforms, social policy and international engagement; she is a prominent centre-left figure with a record in both national politics and international organisations.
#16
Tarja Halonen
🇫🇮Finland
78 pts
Legacy
Tarja Halonen (b.1943) served as the President of Finland from 2000 to 2012. Known for her strong commitment to social justice, human rights, and international solidarity, she shaped Finland’s modern welfare state.
#17
Lee Hsien Loong
🇸🇬Singapore
78 pts
Lee Hsien Loong (b.1952) served as Singapore’s Prime Minister (2004–2024) and is a long-standing ruling-party leader from an established political family. His tenure saw major economic modernization, strong public-service institutions, and continuity of Singapore’s development model while maintaining tight political controls.
#18
Heng Swee Keat
🇸🇬Singapore
78 pts
Heng Swee Keat (b.1961) is a senior Singaporean technocrat and former Deputy Prime Minister (2019–2025) with an economics background. He has held finance and planning roles and is known for policy design on fiscal and economic questions.
#19
Pekka Haavisto
🇫🇮Finland
78 pts
Pekka Haavisto (b.1958) is a veteran Finnish politician, having served in multiple ministerial roles including Foreign Minister. He is noted for environmental advocacy, human rights work, and a long-standing presence in Finnish public life.
#20
Teo Chee Hean
🇸🇬Singapore
77 pts
Teo Chee Hean (b.1954) is a veteran Singaporean politician and former Senior Minister with a long public-service record including defence and national security portfolios. His background includes a naval career and decades in ministerial roles focused on stability and institutional governance.
#21
Alexander Stubb
🇫🇮Finland
77 pts
Alexander Stubb (b.1968) is a prominent Finnish politician, former Prime Minister (2014–2015) and long-time minister. He is known for his pro-European stance, economic liberalism, and experience in foreign affairs.
#22
Siv Jensen
🇳🇴Norway
77 pts
Siv Jensen (b.1969) is a veteran politician of the Progress Party (FrP), former Minister of Finance (2013–2020) and a long-serving MP. Jensen’s portfolio focused on taxation, economic policy and welfare reform; she is known for clear fiscal positions and long parliamentary experience.
#23
Micheál Martin
🇮🇪Ireland
77 pts
Micheál Martin (b.1960) is an experienced Irish politician, leader of Fianna Fáil and former Taoiseach (2020–2022). His career spans long parliamentary service and multiple ministerial portfolios, focusing on health, enterprise and regional policy while navigating coalition governance in a shifting political landscape.
#24
Justin Trudeau
🇨🇦Canada
76 pts
Justin Pierre James Trudeau (b.1971) served as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister (2015–2025). His governments focused on progressive domestic policy (child benefit, climate commitments, indigenous reconciliation efforts), trade diversification, and an active international profile. Trudeau's tenure saw periods of growth and turbulence (pandemic-era spending, trade frictions). He resigned after the 2025 Liberal leadership contest; his record mixes social policy gains with notable controversies that affected public trust.
#25
Karin Keller-Sutter
🇨🇭Switzerland
76 pts
Karin Keller-Sutter (b.1963) has served on the Federal Council since 2019 and held justice and finance portfolios. A career politician with municipal and cantonal experience, she is noted for fiscal-policy work, crisis management and public administration reform.
#26
Guy Parmelin
🇨🇭Switzerland
76 pts
Guy Parmelin (b.1959) is a Swiss Federal Councillor since 2016 and has led economic and agricultural portfolios. From a farming and small-business family, Parmelin combines rural roots with long parliamentary and executive experience.
#27
Sanna Marin
🇫🇮Finland
76 pts
Sanna Marin (b.1985) served as Prime Minister of Finland from 2019 to 2023. She came to power as the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, emphasising equality, welfare, climate policy, and progressive reforms during her tenure.
#28
Jonas Gahr Støre
🇳🇴Norway
76 pts
Jonas Gahr Støre (b.1959) is leader of the Labour Party and served as Prime Minister of Norway (since 2021). A career diplomat and minister before becoming PM, Støre’s agenda has focused on welfare policy, energy transition, and Norway’s European and security policy. He is known for pragmatic, consensus-oriented governance.
#29
Trygve Slagsvold Vedum
🇳🇴Norway
76 pts
Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (b.1978) is leader of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet) and has held senior ministerial roles in recent coalition governments. Known for rural advocacy, agricultural policy and a pragmatic populist style, Vedum represents regional and farmer interests in national debates.
#30
Sergio Mattarella
🇮🇹Italy
75 pts
Sergio Mattarella (b.1941) has served as President of the Italian Republic since 2015. A jurist by training and a long-time Christian-Democrat/centrist public servant, Mattarella is widely regarded as a stabilising, non-partisan figure who has guided Italy through frequent governments, European negotiations and constitutional questions. He is respected for promoting institutional continuity and the rule of law.
#31
Jimmie Åkesson
🇸🇪Sweden
75 pts
Jimmie Åkesson (b.1979) is leader of the Sweden Democrats (SD) since 2005 and a long-serving MP. Åkesson has reshaped the Swedish right on migration and identity issues; his leadership transformed SD from a fringe party to a major parliamentary force.
#32
Pierre Trudeau
🇨🇦Canada
74 pts
Legacy
Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1919–2000) served as Prime Minister (1968–1979, 1980–1984). He reshaped Canadian federalism, advanced bilingualism and multiculturalism, and presided over constitutional reform (including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms). His legacy is pivotal for modern Canada and remains widely studied and debated.
#33
Magdalena Andersson
🇸🇪Sweden
74 pts
Magdalena Andersson (b.1967) served as Prime Minister (2021–2022) and was long-serving Minister for Finance. An economist by training (Stockholm School of Economics), Andersson is widely regarded for fiscal management, EU engagement and expertise on public finance and social policy.
#34
Stefan Löfven
🇸🇪Sweden
74 pts
Legacy
Stefan Löfven (b.1957) was Prime Minister (2014–2021) and leader of the Social Democrats. Rising from trade-union leadership and a working-class background, Löfven’s time focused on labour-market policy, social welfare and Sweden’s climate and EU agenda.
#35
Lee Kuan Yew
🇸🇬Singapore
74 pts
Legacy
Lee Kuan Yew (1923–2015) was Singapore’s founding Prime Minister (1959–1990). He led Singapore from a colonial port to a wealthy, highly-managed city-state with strong institutions and rapid economic growth, while exercising tight political control — a foundational and contested legacy.
#36
John Key
🌍New Zealand
74 pts
Legacy
John Key (b.1961) was the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand (2008–2016), leader of the National Party. A former investment banker, he is known for his pragmatic economic management during the global financial crisis and strong international diplomacy.
#37
Helen Clark
🌍New Zealand
74 pts
Legacy
Helen Clark (b.1950) was Prime Minister from 1999 to 2008 and leader of the Labour Party. Her government focused on social policy, environmental sustainability, and global development; after national politics, she headed the United Nations Development Programme.
#38
Angela Merkel
🇩🇪Germany
73 pts
Legacy
Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, leading major crises including the 2008 financial crash, the European debt crisis, and the 2015 migration wave. Known for her pragmatic, cautious and consensus-based leadership, she strengthened Germany’s role in the EU and managed its economy with a steady hand.
#39
Shavkat Mirziyoyev
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
73 pts
Shavkat Mirziyoyev (b.1957) is President of Uzbekistan (since 2016). His administration has pursued economic liberalisation, modest political openings, regional diplomacy and investment reforms while retaining strong presidential authority. International observers note economic and administrative reforms alongside continuing human-rights and media restrictions.
#40
Juha Sipilä
🇫🇮Finland
73 pts
Juha Sipilä (b.1961) was the Prime Minister of Finland from 2015 to 2019. Before politics, he was a successful entrepreneur. His government focused on economic reform, technology, and fiscal consolidation.
#41
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
🇪🇹Ethiopia
72 pts
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health scientist and diplomat who served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health (2005–2012) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012–2016) before becoming Director-General of the World Health Organization (2017–). His national service emphasized health systems strengthening and malaria control; internationally he has led major global health initiatives.
#42
Anwar Sadat
🇪🇬Egypt
72 pts
Legacy
Anwar Sadat (1918–1981) served as Egypt’s President (1970–1981). He initiated economic liberalization (infitah) and pursued the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty, a defining foreign-policy achievement that reshaped regional dynamics. Sadat’s legacy mixes diplomatic breakthroughs and contested domestic policies; he was assassinated in 1981. He is treated here as an influential legacy leader in Egypt’s 20th-century history.
#43
Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius
🇳🇱Netherlands
72 pts
Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (b. 1977) is a Dutch politician who has held key roles, including Minister of Justice and Security. She has a strong liberal policy orientation, has worked on asylum, migration, security, and has gained prominence as a reformist voice in the VVD.
#44
Nooshi Dadgostar
🇸🇪Sweden
72 pts
Nooshi Dadgostar (b.1985) is leader of the Left Party (V) since 2020 and a Riksdag member. Born to immigrant parents, Dadgostar is known for work on labour rights, welfare and housing; she is a vocal critic of privatization and inequality.
#45
Lawrence Wong
🇸🇬Singapore
72 pts
Lawrence Wong (b.1972) is Singapore’s Prime Minister (sworn in 2024). A career public servant and former finance minister, he led pandemic response planning and later stewardship of macroeconomic policy. Wong is positioned as a generational leader for pragmatic economic and social reforms.
#46
Jacinda Ardern
🌍New Zealand
72 pts
Legacy
Dame Jacinda Ardern (b.1980) was Prime Minister from 2017 to 2023. Her leadership included a focus on kindness, strong COVID‑19 response, social welfare, climate policy, and progressive social reforms.
#47
Joko Widodo
🇮🇩Indonesia
71 pts
Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has been President of Indonesia since 2014. Rising from a local furniture business in Surakarta to the governorship of Jakarta and then the presidency, Jokowi is known for pragmatic, development-focused policies such as infrastructure build-out, investments in connectivity, and social protection programs. His tenure emphasized large-scale infrastructure projects, attempts to attract investment, and bureaucratic reforms; critics note concerns about environmental impact and limits on some civil liberties. Jokowi's style mixes populist accessibility with managerial governance, and he remains a highly consequential figure for Indonesia's economic and political direction.
#48
Meles Zenawi
🇪🇹Ethiopia
71 pts
Legacy
Meles Zenawi (1941–2012) was Ethiopia’s Prime Minister (1995–2012) and a central figure in post-Derg state building, economic planning, and regional policy. His government prioritized state-led development, infrastructure, and poverty reduction programs. Meles’ era is remembered for strong economic growth and controversial limits on political pluralism; he is treated here as a legacy figure whose impact persists.
#49
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng
🇻🇳Vietnam
71 pts
Legacy
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng served as Prime Minister (2006–2016) and is known for economic liberalization efforts, steering Vietnam through rapid export-led growth, and strengthening international economic ties. He remains a prominent elder statesman associated with market-oriented economic policy within Vietnam’s political framework.
#50
Mario Draghi
🇮🇹Italy
71 pts
Mario Draghi (b.1947) is an economist and former President of the European Central Bank (2011–2019) who served as Italy’s Prime Minister (2021–2022) heading a broad technical coalition. Renowned for crisis management and economic expertise (‘whatever it takes’ era at ECB), Draghi’s tenure focused on managing COVID recovery funds, reform commitments and restoring market confidence.
#51
Anthony Albanese
🇦🇺Australia
71 pts
Anthony Albanese (b.1963) is Prime Minister of Australia (since May 2022). A long-serving Labor MP, Albanese comes from a working-class background and has emphasised industrial policy, cost-of-living measures and regional diplomacy while governing in a period of economic volatility and major climate and Indigenous policy work.
#52
Mark Rutte
🇳🇱Netherlands
71 pts
Mark Rutte (b. 1967) served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024 and is known for his pragmatic, consensus-building leadership in multiple coalition governments. His tenure saw economic resilience, European integration, and political stability, though also controversy in the childcare benefits scandal.
#53
Ulf Kristersson
🇸🇪Sweden
71 pts
Ulf Kristersson (b.1963) is Prime Minister of Sweden (since Oct 2022) and leader of the Moderate Party. A career politician with an economics background, his government has focused on fiscal policy, security and integration with NATO. Kristersson is known for coalition negotiation and economic policy experience.
#54
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
🇮🇩Indonesia
70 pts
Legacy
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) served as President of Indonesia (2004–2014). An academic and military officer turned politician, SBY is credited with steady economic growth, debt reduction measures, and international engagement during his two terms. His presidency is often described as technocratic, focused on macroeconomic stability, anti-poverty programs, and institutional strengthening, though some critics note limited structural reforms in inequality and governance challenges.
#55
Abiy Ahmed
🇪🇹Ethiopia
70 pts
Abiy Ahmed is Prime Minister of Ethiopia (since 2018). He launched a series of political and economic reforms early in his tenure, won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for regional peacemaking, and has overseen major development initiatives. His period in office has also included significant internal security challenges (Tigray and other regional conflicts) and criticism related to human rights. His governance mixes reformist rhetoric with strong executive authority.
#56
Nguyễn Phú Trọng
🇻🇳Vietnam
70 pts
Nguyễn Phú Trọng is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and has been a dominant figure in Vietnam’s politics for many years. His leadership centers on Party consolidation, economic management within the socialist-oriented market model, and a cautious foreign policy that balances major powers while promoting domestic stability.
#57
John Pombe Magufuli
🇹🇿Tanzania
70 pts
Legacy
John Pombe Magufuli (1959–2021) served as President (2015–2021). Nicknamed 'the Bulldozer', his administration prioritized infrastructure, public-sector discipline, and anti-corruption rhetoric with visible projects on roads and power; his tenure became controversial for restrictions on political space and COVID-19 denialism. Treated here as a legacy figure with a mixed development and rights record.
#58
Aleksander Kwaśniewski
🇵🇱Poland
70 pts
Legacy
Aleksander Kwaśniewski (b.1954) served as President of Poland from 1995 to 2005. A former communist-era politician turned social democrat, he presided over Poland’s deep economic transformation, its accession to NATO and the EU, and modernization of Poland’s institutions.
#59
Salam Fayyad
🌍Palestine
70 pts
Salam Fayyad (b.1952) is an economist and former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority (2007–2013), widely credited with institution-building efforts and economic planning during his premiership. A technocrat by background, Fayyad emphasised public finance reform, public administration capacity and development policy in difficult political and fiscal circumstances.
#60
Abdullah Gül
🇹🇷Turkey
69 pts
Legacy
Abdullah Gül is a former Prime Minister and President of Turkey (President 2007–2014). A founding-era figure of the AK Party, he is known for roles in Turkey’s political transition in the 2000s, engagement in international diplomacy, and policy on economic reform and European relations.
#61
Mwai Kibaki
🇰🇪Kenya
69 pts
Legacy
Mwai Kibaki (b.1931) was President of Kenya from 2002–2013. His tenure saw notable GDP growth, banking sector reforms and infrastructure expansion. Kibaki’s presidency is widely credited with stabilizing the economy after the 1990s difficulties and promoting investment-led growth, though inequality remained an ongoing challenge.
#62
Mahathir Mohamad
🇲🇾Malaysia
69 pts
Legacy
Mahathir Mohamad (b.1925) served multiple terms as Malaysia’s Prime Minister (1981–2003; 2018–2020). A dominant figure in modern Malaysian politics, he oversaw industrialisation and nation-building policies across decades and later returned to politics as an elder statesman. His long career mixes major development achievements with controversies over centralized power during parts of his rule.
#63
Malcolm Turnbull
🇦🇺Australia
69 pts
Legacy
Malcolm Turnbull (b.1954) served as Prime Minister (2015–2018). A former businessman and finance professional, Turnbull promoted innovation, trade and free-market policy tempered with centrist social positions; his leadership combined private-sector experience with ministerial government service.
#64
Julia Gillard
🇦🇺Australia
69 pts
Legacy
Julia Gillard (b.1961) served as Prime Minister (2010–2013) and was Australia’s first female head of government. Her record includes education reform, workplace relations policy and navigating a minority parliament; she remains active in public policy and global education work.
#65
Peter Dutton
🇦🇺Australia
68 pts
Peter Dutton (b.1970) served as Leader of the Opposition and is a senior Liberal figure with long ministerial experience in home affairs, defence and immigration portfolios. Known for a security-first approach, his record emphasises border management, national security and law-and-order policy.
#66
Scott Morrison
🇦🇺Australia
68 pts
Legacy
Scott Morrison (b.1968) was Prime Minister (2018–2022). His tenure focused on pandemic management, economic stimulus packages and conservative domestic policy. He is a former tourism and government minister with a background in public service and party organisation.
#67
Geert Wilders
🇳🇱Netherlands
68 pts
Geert Wilders (b. 1963) is a long-time Dutch politician and founder-leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), known for his populist, anti-immigration, and Eurosceptic views. A polarizing figure, his political influence has shaped debates on national identity, security, and migration.
#68
Jan Peter Balkenende
🇳🇱Netherlands
68 pts
Legacy
Jan Peter Balkenende (b. 1956) was Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010. During his time in office, he focused on social cohesion, fiscal stability, and institutional reform — including education and immigration policies.
#69
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
🇪🇬Egypt
67 pts
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been Egypt’s President since 2014 after a long military career. His administration emphasizes security, infrastructure investment, and regional diplomacy; it has overseen large public works and played an active role in regional mediation. Critics raise concerns about restrictions on political freedoms, media pluralism, and civil society under his rule. El-Sisi remains the dominant figure in Egypt’s contemporary politics.
#70
Phạm Minh Chính
🇻🇳Vietnam
67 pts
Phạm Minh Chính served as Prime Minister of Vietnam (appointed 2021). A career party official and administrator, he focused on economic recovery, investment promotion, and administrative reforms. His tenure navigated the post-pandemic recovery and efforts to accelerate investment and digitalization while the Party set broader strategic direction.
#71
Olaf Scholz
🇩🇪Germany
67 pts
Olaf Scholz served as Chancellor (2021–2025) and previously held roles as Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance. His tenure emphasized fiscal responsibility, social welfare, and labor law reform, even while navigating geopolitical tension, energy crises, and inflation. He’s seen as a pragmatic technocrat inside the SPD.
#72
Jakaya Kikwete
🇹🇿Tanzania
67 pts
Legacy
Jakaya Kikwete served as President of Tanzania from 2005 to 2015. His decade in office saw sustained GDP growth, debt management efforts, and strengthened regional ties; his leadership focused on macroeconomic stability and development projects while managing political continuity under CCM.
#73
Zitto Kabwe
🇹🇿Tanzania
67 pts
Zitto Kabwe is an opposition politician and founder/leader of reformist parties (notably ACT-Wazalendo after CHADEMA). A former Member of Parliament, he is known for anti-corruption campaigning, fiscal critiques, and policy research — a prominent voice for accountability in contemporary Tanzanian politics.
#74
Ganjar Pranowo
🇮🇩Indonesia
66 pts
Ganjar Pranowo is a prominent political leader and former Governor of Central Java, known for a governance style emphasizing bureaucratic reform, rural development, and anti-corruption messaging. Ganjar rose in national profile through provincial performance, public engagement, and a reputation for pragmatic problem-solving. Supporters highlight improvements in public services and participatory governance; critics question scalability of regional policies to the national level. He remains an influential figure in Indonesian domestic politics.
#75
Hailemariam Desalegn
🇪🇹Ethiopia
66 pts
Legacy
Hailemariam Desalegn served as Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018. A former development and diplomacy official turned head of government, his term focused on infrastructure projects, economic growth targets, and managing Ethiopia’s federal political tensions. He resigned in 2018 following nationwide protests, paving the way for a transition to a new leadership era.
#76
Võ Văn Thưởng
🇻🇳Vietnam
66 pts
Võ Văn Thưởng served in high Party and State offices (including the State Presidency). Known as a rising generation party leader, his public profile emphasizes party unity, cultural diplomacy, and representation abroad. His role is tied closely to Party leadership and the collective decision-making structures of Vietnam’s one-party system.
#77
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
🇻🇳Vietnam
66 pts
Legacy
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is a veteran Vietnamese politician who served as Prime Minister and later as President. His career includes economic management roles and international engagement; his later period saw political turbulence connected to anti-graft probes affecting multiple senior officials.
#78
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
🇵🇹Portugal
66 pts
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (b.1948) is the President of Portugal (since 2016). A legal scholar, long-time commentator and centrist Social-Democrat, his presidency has emphasised national unity, EU engagement and constitutional guardianship while acting as an influential public voice during political crises and transitions.
#79
Sahle-Work Zewde
🇪🇹Ethiopia
65 pts
Sahle-Work Zewde is President of Ethiopia (largely ceremonial head of state) and a veteran diplomat with decades of international experience. Appointed to the presidency in 2018, she is the country’s first female president and has emphasized diplomacy, gender equality, and national unity. Her role is principally representative, and she remains a respected figure in Ethiopia’s diplomatic community.
#80
Adil Abdul-Mahdi
🇮🇶Iraq
65 pts
Legacy
Adil Abdul-Mahdi (b. 1942) served as Prime Minister from October 2018 until May 2020. An economist and seasoned politician who also served as Vice-President and Oil Minister, his premiership faced mass protests and economic challenge; he is known as a consensus technocrat with long-standing service in Iraqi politics.
#81
Abdul Latif Rashid
🇮🇶Iraq
65 pts
Abdul Latif Rashid (b. 1944) is President of Iraq (since 17 Oct 2022). A Kurdish politician with long experience in water resources and international diplomacy, his role is largely ceremonial but important for inter-communal balance; he has worked on stabilisation and regional diplomacy since taking office.
#82
Mariana Mortágua
🇵🇹Portugal
65 pts
Mariana Mortágua (b.1986) is a leading figure of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda) and an economist renowned for investigative parliamentary work on finance and social policy. Her politics emphasise inequality, workers' rights and public investments; she has been a prominent voice in Portugal’s progressive coalition debates.
#83
Winston Peters
🌍New Zealand
65 pts
Winston Peters (b.1945) is a long-serving politician, founder and leader of New Zealand First. He has been Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, and is known for populist, nationalist and Māori‑oriented political positions.
#84
Vladimir Putin
🇷🇺Russia
64 pts
Legacy
Vladimir Putin has been the central figure in Russian politics for more than two decades — serving as President and Prime Minister in different periods. His leadership is characterized by a strong centralized state, assertive foreign policy, and managed democracy. Under his rule, Russia has restored much of its geopolitical influence, but his tenure is also criticized for human rights issues, limitations on political freedoms, and pervasive elite corruption.
#85
Shinzo Abe
🇯🇵Japan
64 pts
Legacy
Shinzo Abe was Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister (2006–2007, 2012–2020), known for aggressive economic reforms (Abenomics), national security initiatives, and efforts to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution. His time in office significantly shaped Japan’s 21st-century trajectory in economics and geopolitics. He resigned for health reasons, and his legacy continues to influence current politics through his policies and LDP networks.
#86
Hassan Rouhani
🇮🇷Iran
64 pts
Legacy
Hassan Rouhani served as President of Iran from 2013 to 2021. Known for moderating Iran’s engagement with the West, he negotiated the JCPOA (nuclear deal) and promoted social reforms. His tenure was marked by economic volatility, sanctions, and balancing ideological demands with modernization pressures.
#87
Mohammad Khatami
🇮🇷Iran
64 pts
Legacy
Mohammad Khatami was President of Iran from 1997 to 2005. He championed a “Dialogue of Civilizations” approach, greater social openness, and political reform. His presidency advanced cultural freedoms and civil society engagement although structural limits of theocratic political system constrained deeper democratization.
#88
Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul
🇩🇪Germany
64 pts
Legacy
Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul is a veteran Social Democratic politician who served for many years, including as Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Known for her commitment to global development, social justice, and education, she influenced Germany’s international aid and cooperation policies.
#89
Houari Boumédiène
🇩🇿Algeria
64 pts
Legacy
Houari Boumédiène (1932–1978) was president of Algeria (1965–1978) after a 1965 coup. A military leader who nationalised oil and pursued state-led industrialisation, his rule reshaped Algeria's post-independence economy and foreign policy. Boumédiène remains a central, if contested, figure in Algeria’s modern history.
#90
Nechirvan Barzani
🌍Iraq (Kurdistan)
64 pts
Nechirvan Idris Barzani (b. 1966) is President of the Kurdistan Region (since June 2019). A senior KDP figure and multi-term KRG prime minister before his presidency, Barzani is credited with institutional and development projects in the Kurdistan Region and active diplomacy with Baghdad and neighbouring states.
#91
Asad Umar
🇵🇰Pakistan
63 pts
Former Finance Minister and Planning Minister. Ex-CEO of Engro; respected for economic planning and technocratic expertise.
#92
Wang Huning
🇨🇳China
63 pts
Legacy
Wang Huning is a senior political theorist and a member of China’s top leadership. Known as the Party’s chief ideologue, he has influenced the political doctrines of three administrations: Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. His contributions include the development of key ideological frameworks such as the \"Three Represents,\" \"Scientific Development,\" and \"Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.\" He is regarded as one of the most influential intellectuals in Chinese politics, shaping governance philosophy, propaganda, and long-term national planning. Wang rarely appears publicly but plays a major internal strategic role.
#93
Liu He
🇨🇳China
63 pts
Liu He is an influential Chinese economist and former Vice Premier responsible for financial policy, technology strategy, and U.S.–China trade negotiations. Known for his academic background and policy expertise, he helped shape China’s economic restructuring, financial risk reduction, and innovation drive. Liu’s leadership emphasized macroeconomic stability, market reforms, and science-driven development. Supporters credit him for steady economic management and diplomatic professionalism, while critics argue that structural challenges persisted despite reforms. He remains an important voice in China’s long-term economic strategy.
#94
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
🇧🇷Brazil
63 pts
Legacy
Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) is a sociologist, academic, and former President of Brazil (1995–2002). Known for stabilizing Brazil’s economy through the Real Plan, FHC emphasized modernization, privatization, and international engagement. His academic career before politics made him one of Latin America’s most respected intellectuals. His presidency laid the institutional groundwork that influenced Brazil’s economic direction for decades.
#95
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
🇹🇷Turkey
63 pts
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is the long-time leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and a major opposition figure. Known for his career in public administration and his advocacy for social democracy, he has led electoral challenges to the ruling coalition and campaigned on transparency, rule of law, and economic fairness.
#96
Meral Akşener
🇹🇷Turkey
63 pts
Meral Akşener is founder and leader of the İYİ (Good) Party, a center-right nationalist party. A former Interior Minister and long-time parliamentarian, she positions herself as a pragmatic conservative alternative to the ruling party, emphasizing rule of law, economic opportunity, and institutional balance.
#97
Emmanuel Macron
🇫🇷France
63 pts
Emmanuel Macron has been President of France since 2017. A former investment banker and economy minister, his presidency emphasises pro-business reform, European integration, and managerial governance. Macron’s terms have featured pension and labour reforms, turbulent street politics at times, and active diplomacy on the EU stage.
#98
Raila Odinga
🇰🇪Kenya
63 pts
Raila Odinga (b.1945) is a veteran opposition leader, former Prime Minister (2008–2013) and a perennial presidential candidate. Odinga is known for long-running advocacy of constitutional reform, infrastructure investment, and devolution. He remains a major influence on Kenyan politics with a broad base in urban and rural areas.
#99
Henk Kamp
🇳🇱Netherlands
63 pts
Henk Kamp (b. 1952) is a veteran Dutch politician who has held several ministerial roles (including Defence; Economic Affairs; Social Affairs). Known for his technocratic style and long public service, Kamp has contributed to infrastructure, defense, and economic policy.
#100
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
🇬🇷Greece
63 pts
Kyriakos Mitsotakis (b.1968) is Prime Minister of Greece since July 2019 and leader of New Democracy. Son of a prominent political family, he has led economic reform, digital modernization, and a pro-European agenda, navigating Greece’s recovery from financial crisis.
#101
Nikos Dendias
🇬🇷Greece
63 pts
Nikos Dendias (b.1959) is a veteran New Democracy politician, serving in key posts including Foreign Minister and Defence Minister. A lawyer by training, Dendias is respected for his diplomatic approach, stability, and institutional experience.
#102
Kostas Bakoyannis
🇬🇷Greece
63 pts
Kostas Bakoyannis (b.1978) is a prominent Greek politician, former Mayor of Athens (2019–2023) and regional governor. From a political dynasty (Bakoyannis / Mitsotakis family), he is known for his reformist rhetoric, local governance, and moderate centrist-liberal agenda.
#103
Mahmoud Abbas
🌍Palestine
63 pts
Mahmoud Abbas (b.1935) is the President of the State of Palestine and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). A long-time Palestinian diplomat and politician, Abbas has been central to Palestinian diplomacy, institution building and inter-factional negotiation. His tenure has been marked by constrained state capacity, economic pressure, and efforts to pursue international recognition and negotiation.
#104
Olusegun Obasanjo
🇳🇬Nigeria
62 pts
Legacy
Olusegun Obasanjo is a former military ruler (1976–1979) and civilian President of Nigeria (1999–2007). His tenure is associated with democratic restoration after military rule, debt relief negotiations, economic reforms, and anti-corruption initiatives. He remains a major figure in African mediation and regional diplomacy, influencing continental politics for decades.
#105
Xóchitl Gálvez
🇲🇽Mexico
62 pts
Xóchitl Gálvez is a senator, businesswoman and one of the leading opposition figures in Mexico. Born into a poor, indigenous family in Hidalgo, she built a career as an entrepreneur and technocrat before entering politics. Her platform emphasizes economic opportunity, transparency, and public-sector efficiency. Gálvez is a high-profile critic of Morena policies and is notable for her advocacy on indigenous rights and women’s political leadership.
#106
Joseph Kabila
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
62 pts
Legacy
Joseph Kabila served as President of the DRC (2001–2019). He came to power during wartime and later oversaw a period of formal stabilization and electoral politics. His era included economic deals and reconstruction activities as well as criticisms about governance, resource management, and allegations of elite corruption. Kabila remains an influential political actor and elder statesman in Congolese politics.
#107
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
🇹🇷Turkey
62 pts
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been a central figure in Turkish politics for more than two decades — serving as Prime Minister (2003–2014) and President (2014– ). His leadership emphasizes economic development, large infrastructure projects, and an assertive foreign policy, alongside a stronger executive presidency. Supporters credit stability and growth in parts of his tenure; critics point to democratic backsliding and restrictions on media and civil society.
#108
Gerhard Schröder
🇩🇪Germany
62 pts
Legacy
Gerhard Schröder was Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005, leading a “Red-Green” coalition. He introduced major labour and social reforms (“Agenda 2010”) and steered Germany through globalization. After office, he drew controversy for his close ties to Russia’s energy sector.
#109
Samia Suluhu Hassan
🇹🇿Tanzania
62 pts
Samia Suluhu Hassan became President of Tanzania in 2021, the first woman to hold the office and the first president born in Zanzibar. She previously served as Vice-President (2015–2021) and has combined pragmatic economic outreach with cautious political reforms; critics note ongoing restrictions on civic space even as she has engaged more with regional partners and some reinstatement of media licences.
#110
Nabih Berri
🇱🇧Lebanon
62 pts
Nabih Berri (b.1938) is the long-serving Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament (since 1992) and leader of the Amal Movement. A lawyer by training, he has been a central intermediary in Lebanon’s sectarian politics and an influential figure in negotiations between rival blocs for decades.
#111
Shireen Mazari
🇵🇰Pakistan
61 pts
Former Federal Minister for Human Rights and long-time PTI member. Vocal on issues of sovereignty, security, and rights; known for sharp critiques of both domestic and foreign policy.
#112
Abul Maal Abdul Muhith
🇧🇩Bangladesh
61 pts
Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was Bangladesh’s long-serving Finance Minister, recognized for guiding the country through sustained GDP growth, increased foreign reserves, and poverty reduction initiatives. With a background in civil service and diplomacy, he introduced major reforms in public finance, taxation, and development planning. His career is noted for professionalism and technocratic leadership.
#113
Nancy Pelosi
🇺🇸United States
61 pts
Nancy Pelosi is a longtime Democratic leader and served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives multiple times. She has played a key role in major legislation, including health care reform, economic stimulus, and climate policy. Pelosi is known for her strategic legislative skills, strong party leadership, and influence on congressional priorities.
#114
Sheikh Hasina
🇧🇩Bangladesh
61 pts
Legacy
Sheikh Hasina has been a dominant figure in Bangladeshi politics, serving multiple terms as Prime Minister. Her tenure is marked by strong economic expansion, major infrastructure development such as the Padma Bridge, and rapid improvements in electrification and health. Critics highlight concerns over media restrictions and opposition suppression, making her a polarizing yet impactful leader.
#115
Muhammad Yunus
🇧🇩Bangladesh
61 pts
Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, widely known for pioneering microfinance and social business. Although not a traditional politician, he has played a major advisory role in anti-poverty strategies globally and within Bangladesh. His leadership is associated with grassroots development and financial inclusion, though he later clashed with the government on regulatory and governance matters.
#116
Claudia Sheinbaum
🇲🇽Mexico
61 pts
Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico’s President (sworn in October 1, 2024). A climate scientist and energy engineer by training, she served as Secretary of the Environment and Head of Government of Mexico City before winning the presidency as the Morena candidate. Her agenda emphasizes social programs, renewable energy, public investment, and continuity of several welfare policies from the previous administration. Her tenure is watched for how she balances social spending, fiscal stability, security, and institutional independence.
#117
Marcelo Ebrard
🇲🇽Mexico
61 pts
Marcelo Ebrard is a senior Mexican politician and former Head of Government of Mexico City (2006–2012). He has held cabinet and diplomatic roles in recent years and is widely regarded as a pragmatic, internationally oriented technocrat. Ebrard’s policy strengths are in foreign affairs, urban governance, and administrative modernization; critics sometimes question political alliances and strategic positioning within party politics.
#118
Tony Blair
🇬🇧United Kingdom
61 pts
Legacy
Tony Blair was UK Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007, leading a “New Labour” government with strong economic growth, modernisation reforms, and active foreign policy. He presided over a period of relative prosperity and global engagement, though his legacy is also marked by controversial decisions on Iraq and civil liberties.
#119
Aung San
🌍Myanmar
61 pts
Legacy
General Aung San (1915–1947) is the principal architect of modern Myanmar’s independence and a foundational national figure. He led independence negotiations with Britain and founded the modern armed forces before his assassination in 1947; his legacy remains central to Myanmar’s national identity.
#120
Donald Tusk
🇵🇱Poland
61 pts
Donald Tusk (b.1957) is a longtime Polish and European politician. He served as Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014), President of the European Council (2014–2019), and returned as Prime Minister in 2023. His current government emphasises rule-of-law, European integration, and democratic institutions.
#121
José Luís Carneiro
🇵🇹Portugal
61 pts
José Luís Carneiro (b.1969) is Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS) since mid-2025 and a seasoned interior-affairs minister in prior PS governments. Seen as a moderate technocrat within the PS, Carneiro aims to rebuild the party after electoral losses and refocus on governance and social cohesion.
#122
Kostas Karamanlis
🇬🇷Greece
61 pts
Kostas Karamanlis (b.1974) is a New Democracy politician, former Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. He comes from a prominent political family (nephew of former PM Konstantinos Karamanlis), and his career blends technocratic expertise with political lineage.
#123
Ilham Aliyev
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
61 pts
Ilham Aliyev (b.1961) is the President of Azerbaijan since 2003, succeeding his father Heydar Aliyev. His rule is marked by strong centralized authority, economic modernization through oil revenues, and limited political freedom.
#124
Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
61 pts
Legacy
Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (b.1957) served as President of Burkina Faso (2015–2022). A former banker and politician, Kaboré led a civilian government that faced a growing jihadist insurgency and was removed in the January 2022 coup; his presidency is associated with attempts at economic management and democratic transition after the 2014 uprising.
#125
Pervez Khattak
🇵🇰Pakistan
60 pts
Former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Defense Minister. Credited with governance reforms in KP, infrastructure projects, and efforts to improve local public services.
#126
Manmohan Singh
🇮🇳India
60 pts
Legacy
Manmohan Singh, an economist and statesman, served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He is widely credited for India’s 1991 economic liberalization and for steering the economy through high growth phases during his tenure. Singh’s leadership style was known for stability, technocratic policy-making, and institution-driven governance. Despite facing criticism over corruption scandals involving coalition partners, his personal integrity and academic contributions remain highly respected. His legacy is closely tied to economic reforms, growth, and gradual modernization.
#127
Joe Biden
🇺🇸United States
60 pts
Joseph R. Biden Jr. is the 46th President of the United States. With a long career in the Senate and as Vice President under Barack Obama, Biden emphasizes social welfare, climate action, infrastructure, and restoring democratic norms. His presidency has focused on COVID-19 recovery, bipartisan infrastructure deals, and a foreign policy centered on alliances.
#128
Mikhail Mishustin
🇷🇺Russia
60 pts
Mikhail Mishustin is the Prime Minister of Russia (since 2020), previously serving as head of the Federal Taxation Service. Known for his technocratic competence, he oversees economic policy, state digitalization, and fiscal reform. His background in economics and public administration has made him one of the more policy-oriented figures in government, though his political profile remains tied closely to Putin’s leadership.
#129
Ali Khamenei
🇮🇷Iran
60 pts
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has served as Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989. He wields ultimate authority in state and religious affairs, overseeing the military, judiciary, and key political institutions, while guiding Iran’s ideological direction. Under his leadership, Iran has navigated sanctions, regional tensions, and social change through a mix of religious conservatism and political pragmatism.
#130
Mir-Hossein Mousavi
🇮🇷Iran
60 pts
Legacy
Mir-Hossein Mousavi is a former Prime Minister (1981–1989) and a prominent reformist figure. Architect by training, he later became a symbol of political dissent during the 2009 presidential election protests. His career blends technocratic governance with reformist ideology, and he remains a significant figure in Iran’s political history.
#131
Friedrich Merz
🇩🇪Germany
60 pts
Friedrich Merz, elected Chancellor in 2025, is a conservative leader with a strong business background. He has long been a leading figure in the CDU and campaigned on fiscal discipline, a pro-business agenda, and stronger transatlantic ties. His leadership marks a shift to more market-focused policies after years of centrist governance.
#132
Edward Lowassa
🇹🇿Tanzania
60 pts
Edward Lowassa is a long-time Tanzanian politician who served as Prime Minister (2005–2008) and held several ministerial portfolios. His career includes major infrastructure planning roles and a strong technocratic profile; he resigned in 2008 amid corruption allegations and later re-emerged in opposition politics.
#133
Matteo Renzi
🇮🇹Italy
60 pts
Matteo Renzi (b.1975) served as Italy’s Prime Minister (2014–2016) after rising from local politics and the Florence mayoralty. Renzi led an energetic reform agenda focused on labour market changes, constitutional reform and modernisation; his tenure was short and politically contested, but he remains active in national politics and policy debates.
#134
Amama Mbabazi
🇺🇬Uganda
60 pts
Amama Mbabazi (b.1949) is a lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister (2011–2014) and in multiple senior cabinet roles. A founding member of the post-1986 political order, he later broke with the ruling party and ran for president; his career is that of an experienced technocrat and senior statesman.
#135
Dacian Cioloș
🇷🇴Romania
60 pts
Dacian Cioloș (b. 1969) is a technocrat and former Prime Minister (2015–2016) with strong European credentials. He has held roles in EU institutions and is known for his advocacy for green policy, transparency, and liberal reform.
#136
Alexis Tsipras
🇬🇷Greece
60 pts
Alexis Tsipras (b.1974) is a leftist politician, former Prime Minister (2015–2019), and leader of Syriza. He rose to power on an anti-austerity platform during Greece’s debt crisis and negotiated hard with international creditors, making him a polarizing but influential figure.
#137
Chris Hipkins
🌍New Zealand
60 pts
Chris Hipkins (b.1978) served as Prime Minister in 2023. Previously Minister for Education, Health, and Public Service, he is known for his hands-on “fix-it” management style, especially during COVID‑19.
#138
Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir
🇮🇸Iceland
60 pts
Kristrún Frostadóttir (b.1988) is Prime Minister of Iceland since December 2024 and leader of the Social Democratic Alliance. She is an economist by training, with a focus on social equity, coalition governance, and younger‑generation leadership.
#139
Nawaz Sharif
🇵🇰Pakistan
59 pts
Legacy
Three-time Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of PML-N. Known for infrastructure projects, privatization policies, and long political influence. Career includes major development programs alongside recurring legal challenges.
#140
Fumio Kishida
🇯🇵Japan
59 pts
Fumio Kishida served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2021. He is known for a moderate, diplomatic style, promoting a “new capitalism” agenda, redistribution policies, and strengthening Japan’s global partnerships while managing domestic challenges like ageing, public debt, and security. Before his premiership, he served in various party and cabinet roles, including as Foreign Minister. His long-term influence is tied to both continuity and cautious reform.
#141
Félix Tshisekedi
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
59 pts
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (since 2019). He emerged from opposition politics as the son of veteran politician Étienne Tshisekedi and has sought to balance national reconciliation, anti-corruption rhetoric, and economic opening with complex security and governance challenges across a large, resource-rich country. His presidency faces persistent issues of territorial insecurity, humanitarian needs, and institutional reform.
#142
Chuan Leekpai
🇹🇭Thailand
59 pts
Legacy
Chuan Leekpai (b. 1938) is a veteran politician who served two terms as Prime Minister (1992–1995, 1997–2001). His terms emphasized legal reform, fiscal responsibility and democratic consolidation during turbulent periods in modern Thai history.
#143
Nelson Mandela
🇿🇦South Africa
59 pts
Legacy
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was the first Black President of South Africa (1994–1999), a global symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle and reconciliation. His leadership emphasized national unity, peace, and moral integrity, guiding the country through its transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy.
#144
Giorgia Meloni
🇮🇹Italy
59 pts
Giorgia Meloni (b.1977) is the leader of Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia) and became Italy’s Prime Minister in October 2022. Her government combines conservative social policies, a nationalist outlook on migration and an emphasis on pro-family and security measures; at the same time Meloni has worked to steady Italy’s EU relations and manage economic and energy pressures in a turbulent international context.
#145
Yulia Tymoshenko
🇺🇦Ukraine
59 pts
Yulia Tymoshenko (b.1960) is a veteran Ukrainian politician who served as Prime Minister (2005; 2007–2010) and long-time opposition leader. Known for her central role in the Orange Revolution and for a charismatic populist style, she has a long record of parliamentary and executive service and has at times faced politically charged prosecutions.
#146
Luís Montenegro
🇵🇹Portugal
59 pts
Luís Montenegro (b.1973) is Prime Minister of Portugal (since April 2024) and leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party (PSD). A lawyer by training, his government has focused on fiscal consolidation, public sector wages, and a tougher stance on migration amid a fragmented parliament.
#147
Michel Aoun
🇱🇧Lebanon
59 pts
Legacy
Michel Aoun (b.1933) is a retired army general and politician who served as President of Lebanon (2016–2022). Aoun’s long public career includes military command during the civil war and later parliamentary leadership; his presidency was a contested but consequential period in Lebanon’s recent political history.
#148
Bjarni Benediktsson
🇮🇸Iceland
59 pts
Legacy
Bjarni Benediktsson (b.1970) is a long-serving leader of the Independence Party; he was Prime Minister in 2017, and again in 2024. He has also served as Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs; a pro‑business conservative.
#149
Imran Khan
🇵🇰Pakistan
58 pts
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018–2022) and PTI chairman. Promoted anti-corruption reforms, welfare programs (Ehsaas), and attempted economic stabilization. Tenure saw political conflict and mixed economic results.
#150
Shehbaz Sharif
🇵🇰Pakistan
58 pts
Prime Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023; 2024–). Recognized for administrative focus, provincial governance experience in Punjab, and infrastructure expansion. Tenure marked by attempts to stabilize an economic crisis.
#151
Murad Ali Shah
🇵🇰Pakistan
58 pts
Long-serving Chief Minister of Sindh from PPP. Known for his continuity in Sindh politics and experience in provincial administration, especially urban development in Karachi.
#152
Fawad Chaudhry
🇵🇰Pakistan
58 pts
Former Federal Minister for Information and Science. Known for media presence, modernization advocacy, and pushing for digital reforms.
#153
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
🇧🇷Brazil
58 pts
Legacy
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the President of Brazil (2003–2010; 2023–present) and a founding figure of the Workers’ Party (PT). Emerging from a working-class background, Lula became a key figure in Brazil’s labor movement before entering national politics. His first presidency focused on poverty reduction, social welfare expansion, and rising international engagement. His return to office in 2023 centers on rebuilding democratic institutions, reversing deforestation, and stabilizing the economy while navigating political polarization.
#154
Sergey Lavrov
🇷🇺Russia
58 pts
Sergey Lavrov has been Russia’s Foreign Minister since 2004 and is among the longest-serving foreign ministers in modern history. His diplomatic style is firm, reflecting a realist and sometimes confrontational posture in international affairs. Lavrov plays a critical role in shaping Russia’s foreign alliances, interventions, and strategic messaging, particularly on issues like Ukraine, Syria, and global south partnerships.
#155
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
🇲🇽Mexico
58 pts
Legacy
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) served as President of Mexico (2018–2024). A longtime leftist politician and founder of Morena, AMLO prioritized large social transfers, infrastructure megaprojects, and a nationalist economic approach. His presidency was marked by high public approval among supporters and criticism for institutional centralisation and confrontations with the press and independent bodies. He remains a highly influential figure in Mexican politics.
#156
Taro Aso
🇯🇵Japan
58 pts
Taro Aso is a veteran Japanese politician, former Prime Minister (2008–2009) and long-serving Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. He is known for his conservative fiscal outlook, close ties with business, and strong LDP influence. Aso’s experience spans decades, impacting economic and monetary policy, while his social image is often that of a traditionalist and pragmatic conservative.
#157
Devlet Bahçeli
🇹🇷Turkey
58 pts
Devlet Bahçeli is leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), a long-standing nationalist political figure who has played kingmaker roles in coalition politics. His tenure has influenced nationalist policy stances and coalition dynamics; Bahçeli is known for hardline positions on national unity and security.
#158
Somkid Jatusripitak
🇹🇭Thailand
58 pts
Somkid Jatusripitak (b. 1955) is an economist, former Deputy Prime Minister and an architect of pro-growth policies including the ‘Thailand 4.0’ agenda. He is influential in economic planning, public-private initiatives and industrial policy circles.
#159
Cyril Ramaphosa
🇿🇦South Africa
58 pts
Cyril Ramaphosa (b. 1952) has been President since 2018. A former trade unionist and businessman, his presidency focuses on economic reform, anti-corruption, and rebuilding government institutions. He faces major challenges including inequality, unemployment, and the legacy of state capture.
#160
Martha Karua
🇰🇪Kenya
58 pts
Martha Karua (b.1957) is a senior opposition politician and human-rights lawyer who has served as Minister of Justice and held important parliamentary roles. She is noted for rule-of-law advocacy, anti-corruption positions and vocal defence of civil liberties; she is a prominent female voice in Kenyan public life.
#161
Ali Benflis
🇩🇿Algeria
58 pts
Ali Benflis (b.1944) is a senior Algerian politician and former Prime Minister (2000–2004). He later ran for president and became a noted critic of entrenched patronage. Benflis’ career spans senior civil-service roles and party leadership within the FLN before splitting into opposition politics.
#162
Robinah Nabbanja
🇺🇬Uganda
58 pts
Robinah Nabbanja (b.1969) is an educator and politician who became Uganda’s Prime Minister in June 2021 — the first woman to hold the office. She previously served in health and district-level roles; her premiership continues within the long-standing governing coalition while facing routine criticism about governance and local controversies.
#163
Karol Nawrocki
🇵🇱Poland
58 pts
Karol Tadeusz Nawrocki (b.1983) became President of Poland in 2025. A historian by training, he previously led the Institute of National Remembrance. His presidency is seen as a generational shift, with a strong focus on Poland’s historical memory, education, and national identity.
#164
Klaus Iohannis
🇷🇴Romania
58 pts
Klaus Iohannis (b. 1959) has been President of Romania since 2014, previously serving as mayor of Sibiu. Known for his pro-European stance, defense of the rule of law, and advocacy for civic institutions, his presidency has been deeply involved in Romania’s integration in the EU and judicial reform.
#165
Ali Asadov
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
58 pts
Ali Asadov (b.1956) is the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan since 2019. He previously served as an economic adviser and has strong technocratic involvement in fiscal governance.
#166
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
🇵🇰Pakistan
57 pts
Legacy
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party and former Foreign Minister (2022–2023). Represents the Bhutto political legacy and engages heavily in diplomatic outreach. Early-career leader with rising influence.
#167
Atiku Abubakar
🇳🇬Nigeria
57 pts
Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and a prominent businessman and long-standing presidential candidate. Known for advocating market-driven economic reforms, federal restructuring, and educational expansion, he remains a highly influential figure in opposition politics and Nigerian public discourse.
#168
Narendra Modi
🇮🇳India
57 pts
Legacy
Narendra Modi has served as the Prime Minister of India since 2014. His leadership emphasizes economic reforms, digital governance, nationalism, welfare expansion, and large-scale infrastructure growth. His administration launched initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Supporters highlight development, economic modernization, and strong diplomacy, while critics point to concerns about polarization, institutional pressure, and press freedom. Modi remains one of India’s most influential contemporary leaders, significantly shaping its domestic and global trajectory.
#169
Xi Jinping
🇨🇳China
57 pts
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (since 2012) and President of the People’s Republic of China (since 2013). His leadership emphasizes Party centralization, Belt and Road, and anti-corruption campaigns. His rule has reshaped China’s domestic governance and global role.
#170
Megawati Sukarnoputri
🇮🇩Indonesia
57 pts
Legacy
Megawati Sukarnoputri is a senior Indonesian stateswoman, served as President (2001–2004) and remains influential as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). Daughter of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno, Megawati’s political life is tied to post-Suharto democratic consolidation and national identity debates. Her presidency emphasized political stability, democratic transition, and protecting national institutions; she is widely seen as a stabilizing elder figure in Indonesian politics with considerable influence over party dynamics.
#171
Dmitry Medvedev
🇷🇺Russia
57 pts
Legacy
Dmitry Medvedev served as President of Russia (2008–2012) and as Prime Minister (2012–2020). A close ally of Putin, Medvedev has sometimes promoted modernization reforms, including in technology and civil society, though many view his leadership as part of the same power structure. His legal background and technocratic style shaped key policy areas such as judicial reform and foreign investment. Even after leaving the premiership, he remains influential in the political elite.
#172
Hosni Mubarak
🇪🇬Egypt
57 pts
Legacy
Hosni Mubarak (1928–2020) served as President of Egypt from 1981 until 2011. His long rule combined stability in foreign policy with an authoritative domestic governance style. Mubarak’s era saw infrastructure and security-focused policies, but his presidency ended amid the 2011 popular uprisings that criticized corruption and rights abuses. He remains a major historical figure in modern Egyptian politics.
#173
William Ruto
🇰🇪Kenya
57 pts
William Ruto (b.1966) is President of Kenya (since 2022). A longtime politician and former Deputy President, Ruto campaigned on a ‘bottom-up’ economic agenda focused on small-business growth, agricultural support and jobs. His presidency faces fiscal and debt pressures alongside promises of inclusive growth; his public record includes both grassroots political ties and contested allegations from earlier years.
#174
Uhuru Kenyatta
🇰🇪Kenya
57 pts
Legacy
Uhuru Kenyatta (b.1961) served as President of Kenya (2013–2022). His administration focused on infrastructure investment, regional integration and large public works; his tenure also faced scrutiny over corruption allegations and public debt. Kenyatta remains an influential figure within national politics and business circles.
#175
Juan Manuel Santos
🇨🇴Colombia
57 pts
Legacy
Juan Manuel Santos (b. 1951) served as President from 2010–2018 and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 for negotiating a peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas. A seasoned politician and economist, Santos also held key cabinet roles. His administration emphasised peacebuilding, infrastructure, and international diplomacy, though economic inequality persisted.
#176
Thein Sein
🌍Myanmar
57 pts
Legacy
Thein Sein (b.1945) is a retired general who served as Myanmar’s President (2011–2016) and led early reforms that opened the country to investment and international engagement. His period is widely seen as a transitional phase from direct military rule to limited civilian governance.
#177
Mehriban Aliyeva
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
57 pts
Mehriban Aliyeva (b.1964) is the First Vice President of Azerbaijan and a prominent political figure. Known for humanitarian, cultural, and educational initiatives, she plays a major role in state public diplomacy.
#178
Novruz Mammadov
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
57 pts
Novruz Mammadov (b.1947) is a former Prime Minister (2018–2019) and long-time senior government official known for his diplomatic and administrative service.
#179
Marwan Barghouti
🌍Palestine
57 pts
Marwan Barghouti (b.1959) is a prominent Palestinian Fatah figure and grassroots politician; widely known for his leadership during the Second Intifada and later as a political organiser. Barghouti has been imprisoned by Israeli authorities on criminal convictions, remains an influential figure inside Palestinian politics and is often cited as a potential unifying leader.
#180
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir
🇮🇸Iceland
57 pts
Legacy
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (b.1942) was Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013; she was Iceland’s first female PM and the world’s first openly LGBT head of government in modern times. Her government steered Iceland through the financial crisis.
#181
Geir H. Haarde
🇮🇸Iceland
57 pts
Legacy
Geir Haarde (b.1951) was Prime Minister from 2006 to 2009. An economist by training, he previously served as Minister of Finance, and led the country during the onset of the 2008 financial crisis.
#182
Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir
🇮🇸Iceland
57 pts
Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir (b.1987) is a lawyer and politician. She has served in multiple ministerial roles: Justice, Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Industry & Innovation. She is a rising figure in the Independence Party.
#183
Asif Ali Zardari
🇵🇰Pakistan
56 pts
Legacy
Former President of Pakistan (2008–2013) and senior PPP leader. Oversaw democratic transitions and constitutional reforms. Career also includes major corruption allegations and long legal battles.
#184
Donald Trump
🇺🇸United States
56 pts
Legacy
Donald J. Trump served as the 45th President of the U.S. (2017–2021). His administration prioritized deregulation, tax reform, and an \"America First\" agenda. He reshaped U.S. trade policy, judicial appointments, and immigration debate. Strongly polarizing, his legacy includes both a loyal base and sharp criticism over institutional norms and democratic standards.
#185
Yuko Obuchi
🇯🇵Japan
56 pts
Yuko Obuchi is a prominent female LDP politician and former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry. She is the daughter of former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Known for her reformist technocratic leanings and pro-business policies, Obuchi has advocated for innovation, industrial policy, and gender equity in Japanese politics. She represents a mid-generation leadership combining legacy and modern policy ambitions.
#186
Rishi Sunak
🇬🇧United Kingdom
56 pts
Rishi Sunak served as Prime Minister of the UK from October 2022 to July 2024, after a rapid rise through Conservative politics and roles in the Treasury. His background in finance and his technocratic approach to economic policy shaped his leadership. He is known for fiscal discipline, pandemic-era economic measures, and a privileged personal background, which critics sometimes frame as disconnected from ordinary citizens.
#187
Anand Panyarachun
🇹🇭Thailand
56 pts
Legacy
Anand Panyarachun (b. 1932) served as caretaker Prime Minister twice (1991–1992) and is regarded as a technocratic reformer who promoted economic modernisation and legal reform. His diplomatic and technocratic background makes him a noted legacy statesman.
#188
Prem Tinsulanonda
🇹🇭Thailand
56 pts
Legacy
Prem Tinsulanonda (1920–2019) was a military leader and statesman who served as Prime Minister (1980–1988) and later as President of the Privy Council; he is regarded as a conservative stabiliser in late 20th-century Thai politics.
#189
Abdelmadjid Tebboune
🇩🇿Algeria
56 pts
Abdelmadjid Tebboune (b.1945) is President of Algeria (first elected December 2019). A career civil servant and former minister, Tebboune has overseen a period of cautious economic management, limited political reforms and a security-focused approach amid the post-Hirak environment. His administration faces criticism on political freedoms while pursuing fiscal stabilisation and gas export relations with Europe.
#190
Najib Mikati
🇱🇧Lebanon
56 pts
Najib Mikati (b.1955) is a Lebanese businessman and politician who has served multiple times as Prime Minister (2005, 2011–2014, 2021–2025). A longtime figure in Lebanese politics and commerce, Mikati is known for his business background, pragmatic coalition-building across Lebanon’s confessional system, and efforts to navigate the country through economic and political crises.
#191
Nikol Pashinyan
🇦🇲Armenia
56 pts
Legacy
Nikol Pashinyan (b. 1975) is Prime Minister of Armenia since May 2018. He came to power via the 2018 Velvet Revolution, emphasising anti-corruption, democratic reforms, and alignment with European institutions.
#192
Li Qiang
🇨🇳China
55 pts
Li Qiang has served as the Premier of China since 2023 and is considered one of President Xi Jinping’s closest political allies. His governance focuses on stabilizing China’s post-pandemic economy, supporting private-sector confidence, and encouraging high-tech industrial development. As a former Party Secretary of Shanghai, he oversaw the city's economic modernization but also faced scrutiny over the 2022 COVID lockdown. Supporters view him as a pragmatic technocrat skilled at economic management, while critics argue that his influence is strongly tied to centralized Party direction. His role continues to shape China’s industrial and financial policy trajectory.
#193
Zhao Leji
🇨🇳China
55 pts
Zhao Leji is the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and a former head of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). His leadership at the CCDI played a major role in China’s anti-corruption campaigns, which disciplined hundreds of thousands of officials. Supporters credit him with increasing administrative discipline and oversight, while critics argue that anti-corruption drives were also used to consolidate political power. In the NPC role, Zhao focuses on legislative harmonization, governance supervision, and legal reforms aligned with Party priorities.
#194
Kamala Harris
🇺🇸United States
55 pts
Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States (2021–). She previously served as U.S. Senator from California and Attorney General of California. Harris is known for her work on criminal justice reform, voting rights, and equity issues. As VP, she has taken on diplomatic and domestic policy roles, including immigration and infrastructure.
#195
Goodluck Jonathan
🇳🇬Nigeria
55 pts
Legacy
Goodluck Jonathan served as President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, focusing on economic expansion, agricultural modernization, and electoral reforms. His administration faced major security challenges, including the rise of Boko Haram, but also oversaw peaceful democratic transfer of power, which elevated his international reputation as a statesman.
#196
Moïse Katumbi
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
55 pts
Moïse Katumbi is a prominent businessman and politician who served as Governor of the mineral-rich Katanga (2011–2015). Known for attracting investment to his province and for a pro-business stance, Katumbi has been a major national figure with significant regional support. He has navigated legal and political disputes, returned from exile, and remains a leading voice in opposition politics and national economic debates.
#197
Keir Starmer
🇬🇧United Kingdom
55 pts
Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister in July 2024. A former human rights lawyer and Director of Public Prosecutions, Starmer leads with a focus on rule of law, justice reform, and a stable, mission-driven government. He emphasizes long-term policy over populist politics and aims to rebuild public institutions.
#198
Kgalema Motlanthe
🇿🇦South Africa
55 pts
Legacy
Kgalema Motlanthe (b. 1949) served briefly as President (2008–2009) and as Deputy President later. A veteran ANC figure with a reputation for principled leadership, he is respected for moderation, integrity, and his role in post-apartheid institutional consolidation.
#199
Rustam Azimov
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
55 pts
Rustam Sadykovich Azimov (b.1958) is an Uzbek economist who served as Deputy Prime Minister and long-time Minister of Finance. He is regarded as a leading economic technocrat from the Karimov era who played a central role in fiscal and macroeconomic management and international financial engagement.
#200
Mohammed VI
🇲🇦Morocco
55 pts
Legacy
Mohammed VI (b.1963) has ruled as King of Morocco since 1999. His reign has overseen major economic reforms, infrastructure projects, expanding renewable energy, and modest social liberalization, but strong royal control remains central to Moroccan power. He plays a key role in both domestic governance and regional diplomacy.
#201
Marcel Ciolacu
🇷🇴Romania
55 pts
Marcel Ciolacu (b. 1967) is a prominent PSD politician who became Prime Minister following the December 2024 parliamentary elections. Known for his negotiation of coalition deals, he is central to social-policy initiatives and balancing reform with populist demands.
#202
Dilma Rousseff
🇧🇷Brazil
54 pts
Dilma Rousseff served as Brazil’s first female president (2011–2016). Formerly an economist and energy specialist, she helped shape Brazil’s industrial and development policies under Lula’s government. Her presidency continued social welfare programs while facing political instability, recession, and rising public dissatisfaction. Despite her impeachment in 2016, Rousseff remains an influential figure in progressive politics and economic governance debates.
#203
Yoshihide Suga
🇯🇵Japan
54 pts
Yoshihide Suga served as Prime Minister of Japan (2020–2021) after a long career in the government, including as Chief Cabinet Secretary. He advocated digital reforms, administrative reform, and continuity of Abe-era economic policies. His tenure was short but significant in pushing forward bureaucratic modernization and preparing the government for post-pandemic recovery.
#204
Theresa May
🇬🇧United Kingdom
54 pts
Legacy
Theresa May was UK Prime Minister from 2016 to 2019 during the Brexit negotiations. Known for her cautious, detail-oriented style, May prioritized social stability and institutional integrity. Her legacy includes politically fraught Brexit leadership, repeated parliamentary gridlock, and efforts to reform social policy.
#205
Anwar Ibrahim
🇲🇾Malaysia
54 pts
Anwar Ibrahim (b.1947) is Prime Minister of Malaysia (since November 24, 2022). A longtime opposition leader and reformist, Anwar has focused his government on economic recovery, institutional reforms and regional diplomacy while managing a broad coalition. His political career includes long periods as reform advocate, periods of imprisonment in highly contested prosecutions, and later rehabilitation into government leadership.
#206
Ludovic Orban
🇷🇴Romania
54 pts
Legacy
Ludovic Orban (b. 1963) is a Romanian politician who served as Prime Minister (2019–2020) and is a veteran liberal leader. His tenure included efforts on infrastructure, EU policy, and administrative reform.
#207
Gebran Bassil
🇱🇧Lebanon
54 pts
Gebran Bassil (b.1970) is a prominent Lebanese politician, former minister and leader of the Free Patriotic Movement’s political wing in recent years. Son-in-law of former President Michel Aoun, Bassil has been a polarising figure for his political influence, ministerial roles and outspoken positions.
#208
Mohammed Dahlan
🌍Palestine
54 pts
Mohammed Dahlan (b.1961) is a Palestinian political figure who rose to prominence within Fatah and as a security official in Gaza; he later became a controversial and influential exile figure in regional politics. Dahlan’s career includes security, party politics, and an extended period outside the Palestinian territories involved in regional advocacy and networks.
#209
Obaidul Quader
🇧🇩Bangladesh
53 pts
Obaidul Quader is a senior leader of the Awami League and the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges. He is known for infrastructure modernization, national highway expansion, and public campaigns against bureaucratic inefficiency. Public perception varies, with supporters praising administrative discipline while critics raise concerns about political centralization.
#210
Prabowo Subianto
🇮🇩Indonesia
53 pts
Prabowo Subianto is Indonesia’s Minister of Defence and a long-standing political and military figure. A former general and multiple-time presidential candidate, Prabowo is known for nationalist rhetoric, emphasis on security, and policies aimed at strengthening defense and economic sovereignty. Supporters praise his discipline and focus on stability; critics point to his controversial military past and concerns about human rights. Prabowo plays a central role in coalition politics and Indonesia’s evolving security posture.
#211
Muhammadu Buhari
🇳🇬Nigeria
53 pts
Muhammadu Buhari is a former military leader (1983–1985) and President of Nigeria (2015–2023). His leadership emphasized anti-corruption campaigns, agricultural development, and security reforms. While backed by strong public support early on, his tenure struggled with inflation, security crises, and economic pressures but maintained global diplomatic engagement.
#212
Prayut Chan-o-cha
🇹🇭Thailand
53 pts
General Prayut Chan-o-cha led a military coup in 2014 and served as Prime Minister (2014–2023). His rule emphasized stability, security and infrastructure but drew criticism for restrictions on political freedoms and civil society. He remains a major figure in Thailand’s recent political realignments.
#213
Abhisit Vejjajiva
🇹🇭Thailand
53 pts
Abhisit Vejjajiva (b. 1964) is a former Prime Minister (2008–2011) and leader of the Democrat Party. Known for his academic background and technocratic style, he governed during economic turbulence and worked on social policy and stability issues.
#214
Bantu Holomisa
🇿🇦South Africa
53 pts
Bantu Holomisa (b. 1955) is a long-serving politician and leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). Formerly a military leader in former Transkei, he transitioned to national politics and is known for outspoken criticism of ANC corruption, strong advocacy for rural development, and political reform.
#215
Sadiq al-Mahdi
🇸🇩Sudan
53 pts
Legacy
Sadiq al-Mahdi (1935–2020) was Prime Minister twice (1966–1967, 1986–1989) and a prominent opposition figure. A religious scholar and political leader, he represented the Umma Party and advocated for democratic governance. His second premiership ended with the 1989 coup that brought Bashir to power. He remains a symbol of democratic resistance in Sudanese memory.
#216
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
🇩🇿Algeria
53 pts
Legacy
Abdelaziz Bouteflika (1937–2021) served as President of Algeria from 1999–2019. His long rule brought early international rehabilitation and some macroeconomic growth fuelled by oil revenues, but later years were marked by political stagnation, rising public frustration and corruption scandals that contributed to mass protest and his eventual resignation in 2019.
#217
Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani
🇮🇶Iraq
53 pts
Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani (b. 1970s) has served as Prime Minister of Iraq since October 27, 2022. A long-time provincial and national politician, his government has prioritized stabilisation, infrastructure projects, and attempting to balance competing foreign influences. His tenure is viewed by many analysts as focused on pragmatic coalition-building amid fragmented politics.
#218
Yoweri Museveni
🇺🇬Uganda
53 pts
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (b.1944) has been President of Uganda since 1986. He led the National Resistance Army in the 1980s, brought relative political stability after years of conflict and delivered periods of economic growth, while later years have seen growing concerns about democratic backsliding, restrictions on political space, and constitutional changes that extended his tenure.
#219
Aziz Akhannouch
🇲🇦Morocco
53 pts
Aziz Akhannouch (b.1961) is a businessman and politician who became Prime Minister in 2021. Leader of the National Rally of Independents party, his premiership is associated with economic liberalization, private-sector growth, and strong ties to the monarchy, but also rising discontent over inequality and cost of living.
#220
Nizar Baraka
🇲🇦Morocco
53 pts
Nizar Baraka (b.1964) is a politician and economist. He has held important ministerial roles (Finance, Economy) and leads the Istiqlal Party. Baraka is known for his technocratic approach, economic planning, and social-welfare advocacy in the context of Morocco’s political economy.
#221
Petro Poroshenko
🇺🇦Ukraine
53 pts
Legacy
Petro Poroshenko (b.1965) served as President of Ukraine (2014–2019). A businessman-turned-politician, his presidency oversaw post-Euromaidan reforms, stronger NATO/EU ties, and steps toward decentralisation and defence reform; his post-presidential period has included legal challenges and prosecutions that supporters and critics characterise differently (political accountability vs. selective prosecution).
#222
Arvind Kejriwal
🇮🇳India
52 pts
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and founder of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), rose to prominence through India’s anti-corruption movement. His governance model emphasizes subsidized public services, education reforms, public healthcare expansion, and urban infrastructure improvements. Kejriwal’s administration is known for its welfare-driven policies and conflict with federal authorities over administrative powers. Supporters highlight improvements in Delhi’s schools, hospitals, and public utilities, while critics question fiscal sustainability and political confrontation. His approach has influenced governance models for several Indian cities.
#223
Khaleda Zia
🇧🇩Bangladesh
52 pts
Khaleda Zia served three terms as Prime Minister and remains a central figure in national politics. Her leadership focused on privatization, encouraging business growth, and strengthening ties with Western allies. However, her governments faced allegations of corruption and political instability. She has been a long-time rival of Sheikh Hasina, shaping Bangladesh’s party polarization.
#224
Ebrahim Raisi
🇮🇷Iran
52 pts
Ebrahim Raisi (b. 1960) was President of Iran from 2021 to 2024 (note: depending on term). A hardline cleric and former judge, he advanced a platform of social justice and economic self-reliance while maintaining loyalty to the Supreme Leader. His presidency saw heightened international pressure, economic difficulties, and internal dissent, especially around human rights issues.
#225
Jean-Luc Mélenchon
🇫🇷France
52 pts
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a veteran left-wing leader, founder of La France Insoumise. He advocates strong social protections, redistribution, and a more interventionist economic policy. Mélenchon has been influential in shifting the left’s discourse in France and remains a polarising but prominent parliamentary and campaign figure.
#226
François Hollande
🇫🇷France
52 pts
Legacy
François Hollande was President of France (2012–2017). His presidency emphasized social policy, tax reform, and managing security challenges after major terrorist attacks. Hollande's government pursued moderate economic reforms and faced mixed public approval; he remains active in public debate and policy commentary.
#227
Chatichai Choonhavan
🇹🇭Thailand
52 pts
Legacy
Chatichai Choonhavan (1920–1998) served as Prime Minister (1988–1991) and promoted economic liberalisation and regional engagement. His government was overthrown by a 1991 military coup; his decade remains important to Thailand’s modern economic opening.
#228
Khalid Aït Taleb
🇲🇦Morocco
52 pts
Khalid Aït Taleb (b.1966) is a medical doctor, surgeon, and politician who served as Minister of Health (2019–2024). He managed public health policy through critical times, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has pushed for reforms in healthcare infrastructure and access.
#229
Najib Razak
🇲🇾Malaysia
52 pts
Legacy
Najib Razak (b.1953) served as Prime Minister (2009–2018). His tenure saw active economic policy, heavy infrastructure spending and major international diplomacy, but it ended amid the 1MDB scandal. Najib faced multiple high-profile trials and convictions related to 1MDB; legal processes and appeals have continued in public view.
#230
Juan Guaidó
🇻🇪Venezuela
52 pts
Juan Guaidó (b. 1983) is an opposition politician, former National Assembly president, and internationally recognized interim president by several states during Venezuela’s constitutional crisis.
#231
Sher Bahadur Deuba
🇳🇵Nepal
52 pts
Sher Bahadur Deuba (b. 1946) is a veteran Nepali Congress leader and has served multiple terms as Prime Minister. He has been a key figure in Nepal’s democratic politics since before the end of the monarchy, advocating for multiparty democracy, constitutional reform, and social inclusion.
#232
Ogtay Asadov
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
52 pts
Ogtay Asadov (b.1955) is a long-serving Speaker of the National Assembly (2005–2020). Known for legislative leadership and institutional continuity.
#233
Saad Hariri
🇱🇧Lebanon
52 pts
Saad Hariri (b.1970) is a businessman and politician, leader of the Future Movement and a two-time Prime Minister (2009–2011; 2016–2020). Son of Rafic Hariri, he is a prominent Sunni political figure and has been central in post-2005 Lebanese politics and international economic engagement.
#234
Jean-Pierre Bemba
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
51 pts
Jean-Pierre Bemba is a long-standing political and military figure, founder of the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo (MLC), and former Vice-President of the transitional government. He became prominent internationally through his ICC trial for alleged war crimes (initial conviction later reversed on appeal). Bemba remains active in Congolese politics and parliamentary life as a national opposition leader.
#235
Boris Johnson
🇬🇧United Kingdom
51 pts
Legacy
Boris Johnson served as Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022. His charismatic, populist style and role in Brexit made him a defining political figure. His tenure included pandemic leadership, economic and cultural controversy, and a sometimes-volatile governing style. He remains a major figure in recent UK political history.
#236
Srettha Thavisin
🇹🇭Thailand
51 pts
Srettha Thavisin (b. 1962) is an investor-turned politician who became Prime Minister in 2023. He campaigned on economic recovery, investment and housing policies. His tenure is focused on post-pandemic growth, tourism revival and moderating political tensions between competing blocs.
#237
Thaksin Shinawatra
🇹🇭Thailand
51 pts
Legacy
Thaksin Shinawatra (b. 1949) is a former Prime Minister (2001–2006), telecom billionaire and polarising figure. His populist economic policies and rural outreach reshaped Thai politics; he was overthrown in 2006 and later convicted in absentia on corruption-related charges. Thaksin remains influential through political networks and supporters.
#238
Gustavo Petro
🇨🇴Colombia
51 pts
Gustavo Petro (b. 1960) is the current President of Colombia, elected in 2022. A former guerrilla fighter turned congressman and mayor of Bogotá, he campaigns on progressive reforms: social justice, green energy, land reform, and poverty reduction. His presidency has sparked strong debate over economic transformation, public spending, and the pace of institutional change.
#239
Iván Duque Márquez
🇨🇴Colombia
51 pts
Legacy
Iván Duque (b. 1976) served as President from 2018–2022. Before presidency he worked at the Inter-American Development Bank; his administration focused on entrepreneurship, youth opportunities, and sustaining peace accords but also faced criticism for social inequality, protests, and corruption challenges.
#240
Abdalla Hamdok
🇸🇩Sudan
51 pts
Abdalla Hamdok (b. 1956) served as Prime Minister in Sudan’s transitional government after the 2019 uprising. An economist by training, he focused on stabilizing the economy, restoring international aid, and supporting civil-military transitional arrangements. He is widely regarded as a technocrat who tried to balance competing power centers in a fragile state.
#241
Ahmed Ouyahia
🇩🇿Algeria
51 pts
Ahmed Ouyahia (b.1952) is a veteran Algerian politician who served multiple times as Prime Minister (1995–1998, 2004–2006, 2008–2012, 2017–2019). Known as a crisis manager and close to the ruling elite, he resigned in 2019 and later faced prosecution in anti-corruption cases that led to convictions.
#242
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
🇮🇶Iraq
51 pts
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (b. 1967) served as Prime Minister from May 2020 to October 2022. A former intelligence chief and independent technocrat, his short premiership emphasised security, anti-corruption rhetoric, and diplomacy between regional powers. Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt in 2021 and has remained an influential national figure.
#243
Jarosław Kaczyński
🇵🇱Poland
51 pts
Jarosław Kaczyński (b.1949) is a longtime leader of the Law and Justice (PiS) party and served as Prime Minister (2006–2007). Though not currently in executive office, he remains a central political figure, shaping Poland’s conservative-nationalist direction and holding strong influence in governmental institutions.
#244
Serzh Sargsyan
🇦🇲Armenia
51 pts
Legacy
Serzh Sargsyan (b. 1954) served as President of Armenia (2008–2018) and twice as Prime Minister. His rule was marked by strong centralized power, but ended with mass protests (2018) calling his return to PM a power grab.
#245
Maryam Nawaz
🇵🇰Pakistan
50 pts
Senior PML-N leader, daughter of Nawaz Sharif. Known for her strong political mobilization, social influence, and advocacy for conservative and pro-development policies.
#246
Amit Shah
🇮🇳India
50 pts
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister and a key strategist within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is known for his organizational skills and election management. Shah has played a central role in expanding the party’s presence across India. His tenure as Home Minister includes major policy decisions such as the revocation of Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act, and enhanced internal security measures. Supporters highlight administrative decisiveness and security reforms, while critics express concern over civil liberties and political centralization. Shah is considered one of the most influential political figures in modern Indian politics.
#247
Hu Chunhua
🇨🇳China
50 pts
Hu Chunhua is a senior Chinese politician known for his earlier reputation as a potential future leader. He served as Vice Premier and held top provincial positions in Guangdong and Inner Mongolia. His governance style emphasizes poverty reduction, local economic reforms, and administrative discipline. Although once seen as part of a younger rising generation within the Communist Party, his influence has shifted due to evolving internal political alignments. Supporters describe him as competent, pragmatic, and policy-oriented, while critics say his national visibility has declined in recent years.
#248
Mitch McConnell
🇺🇸United States
50 pts
Addison Mitchell “Mitch” McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and long-time Senate Republican leader. Known for his procedural mastery, he has significantly shaped the federal judiciary by confirming numerous judges. McConnell’s strategy often emphasizes political institutionalism, Senate rules, and conservative policy outcomes.
#249
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
🇳🇬Nigeria
50 pts
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the current President of Nigeria (since 2023) and a long-time political strategist known for shaping Lagos State’s modernization policies. His presidency focuses on currency reforms, economic restructuring, and regional security cooperation. Tinubu has been a central figure in Nigerian politics for decades, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
#250
Ricardo Anaya
🇲🇽Mexico
50 pts
Ricardo Anaya Cortés is a politician and former PAN presidential candidate (2018). Trained as a lawyer and political scientist, Anaya has served in Congress and as PAN leader, advocating market-friendly reforms and anti-corruption measures. His public career includes electoral campaigns, academic positions, and involvement in high-profile political controversies (allegations have been publicly reported; see sources).
#251
Manny Pacquiao
🇵🇭Philippines
50 pts
Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao is a former world boxing champion and former Philippine senator who has also run for national office. Pacquiao is known for social outreach, populist messaging, and advocacy for sports and poverty-reduction programs. He has a high public profile nationally and internationally and has combined sports celebrity with legislative and philanthropic work.
#252
Mohamed Morsi
🇪🇬Egypt
50 pts
Legacy
Mohamed Morsi (1951–2019) was Egypt’s first democratically elected president (2012–2013). A Muslim Brotherhood leader with an academic engineering background, his brief presidency focused on transitional governance, security, and economic challenges. He was removed from office in 2013; subsequent legal cases and his death in custody in 2019 remain politically sensitive. Morsi is treated here as a legacy figure with an important place in Egypt’s post-2011 history.
#253
Nicolas Sarkozy
🇫🇷France
50 pts
Legacy
Nicolas Sarkozy served as President of France (2007–2012) and earlier as Minister of the Interior and Finance. His presidency pushed pro-growth reforms and active foreign policy; post-office he has been the subject of multiple high-profile legal cases. Sarkozy remains a consequential figure in modern French politics.
#254
Korn Chatikavanij
🇹🇭Thailand
50 pts
Korn Chatikavanij (b. 1964) is an economist and former Finance Minister (2008–2011) who leads market-friendly reform platforms. He is known for policy proposals on fiscal reform, digital economy and private sector growth.
#255
Álvaro Uribe Vélez
🇨🇴Colombia
50 pts
Legacy
Álvaro Uribe (b. 1952) was President from 2002–2010. His tenure is remembered for strong security policy, combating guerrilla insurgencies, and fostering economic growth. However, his legacy is also controversial due to paramilitary ties, human rights criticisms, and political polarisation that remain influential in Colombia.
#256
Kim Dae-jung
🇰🇷South Korea
50 pts
Legacy
Kim Dae-jung (1925–2009) was President from 1998–2003 and a long-time opposition figure. He survived assassination attempts, spent years under house arrest, and later won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 for his “Sunshine Policy” toward North Korea. He is widely regarded as a champion of democracy and reconciliation.
#257
Fouad Ali El Himma
🇲🇦Morocco
50 pts
Fouad Ali El Himma (b.1962) is a longtime advisor and close confidant of King Mohammed VI. He served in various government roles and founded the Authenticity and Modernity Party. He is seen as a kingmaker and influential back-office power, instrumental in shaping Morocco’s security and political elite.
#258
Muhyiddin Yassin
🇲🇾Malaysia
50 pts
Muhyiddin Yassin (b.1947) served as Malaysia’s Prime Minister from March 2020 to August 2021. A veteran UMNO/Bersatu politician, his short premiership concentrated on pandemic response and emergency measures amid political fragmentation. He is a long-serving minister and regional politician with a technocratic and rural constituency base.
#259
Ismail Sabri Yaakob
🇲🇾Malaysia
50 pts
Ismail Sabri Yaakob (b.1960) was Prime Minister 2021–2022. A senior UMNO figure and former minister, his brief government handled economic recovery and coalition management after the Sheraton Move and pandemic shocks. He is known as a pragmatic party politician with a long ministerial career.
#260
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
🇺🇦Ukraine
50 pts
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (b.1978) is President of Ukraine (since May 2019). A former entertainer and political outsider, his presidency has been defined by major domestic reforms early on and, since 2022, by wartime leadership following Russia’s full-scale invasion. He is widely credited for international diplomatic mobilisation and national resistance while governing under extraordinary security and economic pressures.
#261
Bidhya Devi Bhandari
🇳🇵Nepal
50 pts
Legacy
Bidhya Devi Bhandari (b. 1961) served as President of Nepal (2015–2023), the country’s first female head of state. She has longstanding involvement in the CPN (UML), and her presidency was largely ceremonial, but symbolically important for gender representation in Nepal’s politics.
#262
Florin Cîțu
🇷🇴Romania
50 pts
Florin Cîțu (b. 1972) is a Romanian politician and economist who served as Prime Minister (2020–2021). His government emphasized fiscal consolidation, economic reform, and pandemic response. He also played key roles in parliament and finance ministries.
#263
Rana Sanaullah
🇵🇰Pakistan
49 pts
Senior PML-N figure and former Interior Minister. Known for strong administrative style and firm law-and-order stances.
#264
Leni Robredo
🇵🇭Philippines
49 pts
Maria Leonor 'Leni' Robredo is a former Vice President of the Philippines (2016–2022), earlier a public servant and human-rights lawyer. Known for constituency-driven public service, disaster response, and grassroots development programs, she has remained active in civil society and local politics after her vice presidency. Her public profile emphasizes transparency, poverty-focused programs, and participatory governance.
#265
Vital Kamerhe
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
49 pts
Vital Kamerhe is a Congolese politician, former Speaker of the National Assembly and presidential chief of staff. He was a major political figure and campaign organizer; in 2020 he was convicted in a high-profile embezzlement case related to public housing projects (a conviction that drew wide media attention). Kamerhe’s record mixes administrative accomplishment with controversy about public contracting and accountability.
#266
Óscar Naranjo
🇨🇴Colombia
49 pts
Óscar Naranjo (b. 1956) is a retired general and former Vice President of Colombia (2017–2018). As a senior law-enforcement official, he played a major role in security reform, anti-narcotics operations, and human rights advisory work. He is respected for his public-service career and technocratic competence in security policy.
#267
Hassan al-Turabi
🇸🇩Sudan
49 pts
Legacy
Hassan al-Turabi (1932–2016) was a religious scholar, ideological leader, and key political figure in Sudan. He was deeply influential in shaping Islamist politics, legal reform, and governance in Bashir’s early years, though his relationship with the regime later soured. Turabi was both a power broker and critic, and his legacy continues in Sudan’s ideological debates.
#268
Abdulla Aripov
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
49 pts
Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov (b.1961) has served as Prime Minister since December 2016. An engineer by training, Aripov has overseen government administration, digitalisation and implementation of economic policy under the presidential reform agenda; his role is primarily executive and technocratic within the Mirziyoyev administration.
#269
Aidarus al-Zoubaidi
🇾🇪Yemen
49 pts
Aidarus al-Zoubaidi (b.1967) is leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and former governor of Aden. A prominent southern separatist politician, he heads the STC which governs parts of southern Yemen and has had periodic clashes and negotiations with the internationally recognised government; his politics reflect southern regionalism and separatist aims.
#270
Arzu Rana Deuba
🇳🇵Nepal
49 pts
Arzu Rana Deuba (b. 1962) is a Nepali Congress politician, social worker, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Married to Sher Bahadur Deuba, she has been influential in social activism and parliamentary reform, particularly on women’s rights and rural development.
#271
Vahagn Khachaturyan
🇦🇲Armenia
49 pts
Vahagn Khachaturyan (b. 1959) is the President of Armenia (since 2022). Economist by training, he has held various public roles; his tenure is largely ceremonial within the parliamentary system.
#272
Artem Asatryan
🇦🇲Armenia
49 pts
Artem Asatryan (b. 1972) served as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs (2012–2018). A technocrat with economics background, he has been influential in social policy and welfare planning.
#273
Ayman Nour
🇪🇬Egypt
48 pts
Ayman Nour is an Egyptian opposition politician, founder of the Al-Ghad party, and an outspoken critic of entrenched power. He rose to prominence as an electoral challenger and has faced arrests and prosecutions that his supporters described as politically motivated. Nour’s career highlights issues of political contestation, human rights, and legal constraints on opposition activity in Egypt.
#274
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
🇹🇭Thailand
48 pts
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (b. 1978) is a business entrepreneur turned politician who founded the progressive Future Forward Party (later Move Forward-aligned currents). He has campaigned on political reform, decentralisation and generational change but has faced legal challenges and party dissolution.
#275
Jacob Zuma
🇿🇦South Africa
48 pts
Legacy
Jacob Zuma (b. 1942) served as President from 2009 to 2018. His tenure was marked by strong political mobilization, economic growth early on, but later marred by extensive corruption allegations, state capture investigations, and legal battles. He remains a deeply polarizing figure.
#276
Silvio Berlusconi
🇮🇹Italy
48 pts
Legacy
Silvio Berlusconi (b.1936) is a media magnate and multiple-term Prime Minister (first term in 1994; later 2001–2006 and 2008–2011). He reshaped Italy’s media and political landscape through a populist and business-oriented style; his long career includes both major political influence and numerous legal controversies and investigations.
#277
Win Myint
🌍Myanmar
48 pts
U Win Myint (b.1951) served as President of Myanmar (2018–2021) as a senior NLD figure and former speaker of the lower house. He was removed in the 2021 coup and has faced detention and legal action; his record is that of a career politician and parliamentarian during Myanmar’s brief democratic opening.
#278
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed
🇾🇪Yemen
48 pts
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed (b.1976) served as Prime Minister in the internationally recognised government from 2018 until being replaced in 2024–2025 reshuffles. A technocrat with a background in public administration and prior experience in health and governance roles, he led parts of the internationally recognised administration’s wartime coordination and humanitarian interface.
#279
Pushpa Kamal Dahal (“Prachanda”)
🇳🇵Nepal
48 pts
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as ‘Prachanda’ (b. 1954), is the chairman of the Maoist-Centre party and a former Prime Minister. A former rebel leader during Nepal’s civil war, he now plays a central role in coalition governance and political bargaining, with much influence in both rural and national politics.
#280
Delcy Rodríguez
🇻🇪Venezuela
48 pts
Delcy Rodríguez (b. 1969) is Venezuela’s Vice President since 2018 and former Foreign Minister, known for diplomatic negotiations and international representation of the Maduro government.
#281
Feliks Tsolakyan
🇦🇲Armenia
48 pts
Feliks Tsolakyan (b. 1952) is a long-serving political figure, former Governor of Shirak, later Minister of Emergency Situations (2018–2020), and a general with military background, representing stability and continuity.
#282
Rahul Gandhi
🇮🇳India
47 pts
Rahul Gandhi is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and part of the Nehru–Gandhi political family. He has served as an MP across multiple terms and was Congress President from 2017 to 2019. His political priorities include social welfare, economic inclusion, democratic institutions, and minority rights. Supporters view him as advocating progressive reforms and strengthening democratic accountability, while critics say his leadership lacks consistency and organizational strength. Gandhi’s political influence continues to shape national debates on governance and economic direction.
#283
Jair Bolsonaro
🇧🇷Brazil
47 pts
Jair Bolsonaro served as President of Brazil (2019–2022) after a long career as a federal deputy. Known for his conservative and nationalist platform, his administration prioritized deregulation, military influence in governance, and reduced environmental protections. While he maintained strong support among conservative voters, his term was marked by polarization, criticism over pandemic handling, and controversies involving misinformation and governance transparency.
#284
Roh Moo-hyun
🇰🇷South Korea
47 pts
Legacy
Roh Moo-hyun (1946–2009) served as President from 2003–2008. Coming from a rural background, he rose through activism and law to lead a reformist government that challenged entrenched political elites. His presidency championed human rights, anti-corruption, and decentralization, though his political career ended amid a corruption investigation and his subsequent suicide.
#285
Denys Shmyhal
🇺🇦Ukraine
47 pts
Denys Shmyhal (b.1975) has served as Prime Minister of Ukraine since March 2020. A former regional governor and business/administration executive, his government has focused on economic continuity, wartime logistics and rebuilding planning; his role combines technocratic economic management with coalition politics under wartime constraints.
#286
Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi
🇾🇪Yemen
47 pts
Legacy
Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi (b.1945) served as President of Yemen (2012–2022) and later went into exile. His presidency followed the 2011 uprising; his tenure is associated with transitional governance, attempts at reforms, and the collapse into civil war that followed the Houthi takeover of Sana'a in 2014–2015.
#287
K. P. Sharma Oli
🇳🇵Nepal
47 pts
Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (b. 1952) leads the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and has served as Prime Minister several times. His politics combine left-wing nationalism with pragmatic infrastructure development; his recent tenure has been marked by political instability and mass protests.
#288
Ibrahim Traoré
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
47 pts
Ibrahim Traoré (b.1988) is a Burkinabè military officer and interim President of Burkina Faso (since Oct 2022). He led the September 2022 coup that ousted Paul-Henri Damiba and has pursued a nationalist, anti-Western line while facing a worsening security situation from jihadist insurgents and criticism for crackdowns on dissent.
#289
Michel Temer
🇧🇷Brazil
46 pts
Michel Temer served as Vice President (2011–2016) and later President of Brazil (2016–2018). A constitutional lawyer and long-time parliamentarian, Temer played a key role during Brazil’s political transition following Rousseff’s impeachment. His administration focused on fiscal reforms, labor law restructuring, and economic stabilization. His tenure, however, remained overshadowed by corruption allegations and widespread public distrust.
#290
Moon Jae-in
🇰🇷South Korea
46 pts
Moon Jae-in (b. 1953) was President from 2017–2022. A former human-rights lawyer and opposition figure, his administration focused on welfare expansion, peace overtures toward North Korea, and efforts to reduce inequality. His legacy includes mixed economic outcomes and recent legal scrutiny post-presidency.
#291
Marine Le Pen
🇫🇷France
46 pts
Marine Le Pen is leader of the National Rally (Rassemblement National) and a long-standing figure of French right-wing politics. Her platform focuses on immigration control, national sovereignty, and economic protectionism. She has repeatedly contested presidential elections and reshaped France’s political debate on identity and security.
#292
Prawit Wongsuwan
🇹🇭Thailand
46 pts
General Prawit Wongsuwan is a senior military and political figure who has held ministerial and deputy leadership roles. He is influential within Thailand’s security establishment and has been prominent in coalition politics after military-led governments.
#293
Suthep Thaugsuban
🇹🇭Thailand
46 pts
Suthep Thaugsuban (b. 1949) is a long-time politician and activist who led major anti-government street movements in 2013–2014 and previously served as Deputy Prime Minister. He is a polarising organiser known for mass mobilisation and direct action politics.
#294
Felipe González
🇪🇸Spain
46 pts
Legacy
Felipe González (b. 1942) served as Prime Minister (1982–1996) and transformed Spain into a modernized democratic state. Oversaw massive EU-oriented reforms and industrial restructuring. His era faced later controversies (e.g., GAL affair) but no personal convictions.
#295
Islam Karimov
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
46 pts
Legacy
Islam Karimov (1938–2016) was Uzbekistan’s first post-Soviet president (1991–2016). He consolidated strong presidential rule, pursued state-led development of energy and cotton sectors, and maintained tight political control; his era brought stability but was marked by serious human-rights abuses and restrictions on political freedoms.
#296
Arseniy Yatsenyuk
🇺🇦Ukraine
46 pts
Arseniy Yatsenyuk (b.1974) served as Prime Minister (2014–2016) during the immediate post-Euromaidan transition. An economist and seasoned parliamentarian, his tenure focused on stabilisation, reforms and security-sector adjustments during a turbulent period of conflict and institutional change.
#297
Ismail Haniyeh
🌍Palestine
46 pts
Ismail Haniyeh (b.1963) is a senior political leader associated with Hamas and has served in leadership positions including the de-facto leadership of Hamas’s political bureau. Haniyeh’s career spans governance in Gaza, political mobilisation, and international engagement through party networks; his role is contested across different jurisdictions and political camps.
#298
Sebastián Piñera
🇨🇱Chile
46 pts
Legacy
Sebastián Piñera (b.1949) served as President (2010–2014, 2018–2022). A businessman and conservative politician, his administrations emphasized market-friendly policies, infrastructure development, and crisis management amid social protests.
#299
Michelle Bachelet
🇨🇱Chile
46 pts
Legacy
Michelle Bachelet (b.1951) served as President (2006–2010, 2014–2018) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Her record includes progressive social policies, gender equality, and health reforms, combining domestic governance with international diplomacy.
#300
Henrique Capriles Radonski
🇻🇪Venezuela
45 pts
Henrique Capriles (b. 1972) is a major opposition leader, two-time presidential candidate, and former governor of Miranda, known for liberal reform positions.
#301
Somchai Wongsawat
🇹🇭Thailand
45 pts
Legacy
Somchai Wongsawat (b. 1947) briefly served as Prime Minister (2008) and is associated with the Thaksin-aligned political movement. His short tenure came in a period of intense political polarisation and judicial interventions.
#302
Min Aung Hlaing
🌍Myanmar
45 pts
Min Aung Hlaing (b.1956) is a Burmese army general who led the 2021 military coup and has exercised national authority since then in senior military and state bodies. His rule has been marked by a return to military control, a major crackdown on dissent, and international sanctions; he is closely tied to military-owned business interests.
#303
Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi
🇾🇪Yemen
45 pts
Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi (b.1954) is the chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (since April 2022). A longtime regime insider and former interior minister and deputy prime minister, al-Alimi leads the internationally recognised council attempting to coordinate the Anti-Houthi coalition’s politics, diplomacy and reconstruction planning amid ongoing civil conflict.
#304
Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle
🇨🇱Chile
45 pts
Legacy
Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle (b.1942) served as President (1994–2000). A Christian Democrat and civil engineer, he focused on democratic consolidation, economic growth, and infrastructure expansion, representing continuity from Chile's post-Pinochet political transition.
#305
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
🇦🇷Argentina
45 pts
Legacy
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (b.1953) served as President (2007–2015) and is current Vice President. Her tenure included expansive social programs, state intervention in the economy, and foreign policy alignment with regional allies.
#306
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain
🇵🇰Pakistan
44 pts
Legacy
Veteran PML-Q politician and former Prime Minister. Known for being a kingmaker in coalition politics and for his role in decades of Pakistani parliamentary maneuvering.
#307
Yingluck Shinawatra
🇹🇭Thailand
44 pts
Legacy
Yingluck Shinawatra (b. 1967) served as Thailand’s first female Prime Minister (2011–2014). Her administration prioritized rice-subsidy programs and social welfare; she was removed in 2014 and faced legal cases thereafter. Yingluck remains a key recent legacy leader with contested legal and political standing.
#308
Pedro Sánchez
🇪🇸Spain
44 pts
Legacy
Pedro Sánchez (b. 1972) is Spain’s Prime Minister (2018–present). His government has implemented progressive social reforms, labor protections, and EU-linked modernization planning. He led Spain through the pandemic and continues to govern via coalition agreements.
#309
Rustam Inoyatov
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
44 pts
Legacy
Rustam Inoyatov (b.1944) served for decades as head of Uzbekistan’s National Security Service (SNB) and was widely viewed as a powerful security-state figure and kingmaker. He retained influence after leaving the SNB and his role shaped state security, patronage and elite politics across the Karimov and early Mirziyoyev periods.
#310
Lech Wałęsa
🇵🇱Poland
44 pts
Legacy
Lech Wałęsa (b.1943) is the former Solidarity leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and President of Poland (1990–1995). He played a central role in Poland’s transition from communism and remains a key historical symbol of democracy and workers’ rights in Poland.
#311
Gabriel Boric
🇨🇱Chile
44 pts
Legacy
Gabriel Boric (b.1986) is President of Chile (since 2022). A former student leader and progressive politician, his tenure focuses on social reforms, environmental policy, and human rights, facing economic and political challenges in a polarized context.
#312
Javier Milei
🇦🇷Argentina
44 pts
Javier Milei (b.1970) is President of Argentina (since 10 Dec 2023). An economist and populist libertarian, he campaigned on radical economic reform, dollarization and dramatic cuts to public spending. His presidency is marked by fast, controversial policy changes and high public debate.
#313
Osman Hussein
🇸🇩Sudan
44 pts
Osman Hussein (b. 1951) served as Acting Prime Minister of Sudan (2022–2025) under the Transitional Sovereignty Council. A long-time bureaucrat and government official, his leadership represents continuity amid political turbulence and ongoing economic crisis in Sudan.
#314
José María Aznar
🇪🇸Spain
43 pts
Legacy
Aznar (b. 1953) was Prime Minister (1996–2004). His legacy includes economic liberalization, deficit reduction, and entry into the Euro. His support of the Iraq War remains controversial domestically.
#315
André Ventura
🇵🇹Portugal
43 pts
André Ventura (b.1983) is founder and long-time leader of the Chega party (far-right). Ventura is a polarising populist politician who has driven national debates on migration, security, and identity and — after the 2025 elections — became a leading opposition figure in the Assembly.
#316
Sergio Massa
🇦🇷Argentina
43 pts
Sergio Massa (b.1972) is an experienced Peronist politician who has served as President of the Chamber of Deputies, and Minister of Economy (2022–2023). He is known as a pragmatic dealmaker with broad party networks across Peronism.
#317
Park Geun-hye
🇰🇷South Korea
42 pts
Legacy
Park Geun-hye (b. 1952) was President of South Korea from 2013 until her impeachment in 2017. She is the daughter of former authoritarian leader Park Chung-hee. Her presidency ended amid a massive scandal involving abuse of power and corruption, for which she was later convicted and imprisoned, before her health-based pardon.
#318
Mariano Rajoy
🇪🇸Spain
42 pts
Legacy
Mariano Rajoy (b. 1955) served as Prime Minister (2011–2018). His tenure focused on economic stabilization during the Eurozone crisis, austerity, and centralization during the Catalonia referendum. His term ended after a no-confidence vote tied to corruption within his party (though not personal convictions).
#319
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
🇪🇸Spain
42 pts
Legacy
Zapatero (b. 1960) was Prime Minister (2004–2011). Known for major social reforms including same-sex marriage legalization and gender-equality laws. Faced severe backlash after the 2008 financial crisis and heavy unemployment.
#320
Kim Jong Un
🇰🇵North Korea
42 pts
Legacy
Kim Jong Un (b. ~1984) is the third-generation leader of the DPRK. He became Supreme Leader after his father’s death, consolidating power across the military, the Workers’ Party and the state. His rule is characterized by a strong personality cult, nuclear weapons development, and tight authoritarian control.
#321
Blaise Compaoré
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
42 pts
Legacy
Blaise Compaoré (b.1951) was President of Burkina Faso (1987–2014). He took power after the 1987 coup that killed Thomas Sankara and led for 27 years; his long rule combined regional influence and economic reforms with accusations of authoritarianism, human-rights abuses and corruption—he was later convicted in absentia over Sankara's killing.
#322
Alexey Navalny
🇷🇺Russia
42 pts
Legacy
Alexey Navalny is a prominent opposition leader, anti-corruption activist, and anti-establishment figure in Russia. He gained international attention for exposing high-level corruption and mobilizing protest movements. His activism has led to multiple arrests, political persecution, and imprisonment, underscoring the repressive aspects of the Russian political system under Putin.
#323
Rodrigo Duterte
🇵🇭Philippines
41 pts
Legacy
Rodrigo Duterte served as President of the Philippines (2016–2022) and previously as Mayor of Davao City. His leadership prioritized tough law-and-order policies and a decentralized approach to governance; his term attracted both domestic support for security gains and international criticism for human-rights concerns. Since leaving office he has remained politically active.
#324
Sara Duterte
🇵🇭Philippines
41 pts
Sara Duterte (Sara Duterte-Carpio) is a high-profile national politician, former long-time Mayor of Davao City and (as of 2022– ) national executive officeholder. She is noted for strong regional political influence, advocacy on law and order and local development priorities, and for building a distinct political base in Mindanao. Her public image combines administrative focus with a populist style.
#325
Jagmeet Singh
🇨🇦Canada
41 pts
Jagmeet Singh (b.1979) led the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2017–2025 and served as a federal MP for Burnaby-area ridings. A lawyer by training, Singh raised the profile of progressive issues (housing, inequality, labour rights) and expanded youth and immigrant engagement, becoming a prominent national opposition figure.
#326
Nayib Bukele
🇸🇻El Salvador
41 pts
Legacy
Nayib Bukele (b.1981) is President of El Salvador (since 2019). He rose from mayoral office to the presidency on a platform promising security and anti-corruption; his tenure is marked by a dramatic crackdown on gangs, rapid policy centralisation and strong public approval amid international concerns about democratic backsliding.
#327
Alberto Fernández
🇦🇷Argentina
41 pts
Legacy
Alberto Fernández (b.1959) is President of Argentina (since 2019). A seasoned politician and law professor, his administration focuses on economic stabilization, social policy, and managing the COVID-19 crisis, amid high inflation and debt challenges.
#328
Lee Myung-bak
🇰🇷South Korea
40 pts
Legacy
Lee Myung-bak (b. 1941) served as President from 2008–2013. A former CEO turned politician, he emphasized business-friendly economic policies, infrastructure expansion, and export-led growth. After leaving office, he was convicted of bribery and embezzlement, tarnishing his later reputation.
#329
Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)
🇺🇬Uganda
40 pts
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (b.1982), aka Bobi Wine, is a musician-turned-politician and leader of the National Unity Platform. Emerging from Kampala’s informal settlements, he rapidly mobilised youth support, campaigned on anti-corruption and inclusion, and has faced arrests, house arrest and legal pressure while remaining a leading opposition figure.
#330
Diosdado Cabello
🇻🇪Venezuela
40 pts
Diosdado Cabello (b. 1963) is a prominent ruling-party leader, former National Assembly president, and one of the most influential figures in the United Socialist Party (PSUV).
#331
Néstor Kirchner
🇦🇷Argentina
40 pts
Legacy
Néstor Kirchner (1950–2010) was President (2003–2007). He oversaw economic recovery after the 2001 crisis, strengthened social programs, and reasserted state intervention in the economy, leaving a lasting political legacy.
#332
Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
🇵🇭Philippines
39 pts
Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is the 17th President of the Philippines (in office since 2022). He is the son of former president Ferdinand E. Marcos and has held various local and national offices prior to the presidency. His administration emphasizes infrastructure, agricultural productivity, and national unity while facing continuing public debate about historical accountability, economic policy, and institutional independence.
#333
Kizza Besigye
🇺🇬Uganda
39 pts
Warren Kizza Besigye (b.1956) is a physician, former military officer, and longstanding opposition leader who challenged Museveni in multiple presidential elections. He is known for repeated arrests, a strong pro-democracy stance, and advocacy for accountability and political reform.
#334
Nicolás Maduro
🇻🇪Venezuela
39 pts
Nicolás Maduro (b. 1962) is the President of Venezuela since 2013, succeeding Hugo Chávez. His rule has been marked by severe economic contraction, hyperinflation, sanctions, and declining democratic indicators.
#335
Alfredo Cristiani
🇸🇻El Salvador
39 pts
Legacy
Alfredo Cristiani (b.1947) was President (1989–1994) and a leading ARENA figure. He governed during the transition from civil war towards the peace accords and liberal economic programs; he remains a prominent figure in conservative politics and business circles.
#336
Mauricio Macri
🇦🇷Argentina
39 pts
Mauricio Macri (b.1959) served as President (2015–2019). A businessman and center-right politician, he promoted market-friendly economic reforms, infrastructure investment, and anti-inflation policies, facing social protest and debt challenges.
#337
Norman Quijano
🇸🇻El Salvador
38 pts
Norman Quijano (b.1946) served as Mayor of San Salvador and President of the Legislative Assembly; he has been an important opposition leader (ARENA) and ran for president. His career has included high-profile municipal and legislative roles and later legal controversies.
#338
Eduardo Duhalde
🇦🇷Argentina
38 pts
Eduardo Duhalde (b.1941) served as President (2002–2003) during the post-crisis transitional period. His administration focused on economic stabilization, social relief programs, and restoring institutional continuity after Argentina’s financial collapse.
#339
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
38 pts
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba (b.1981) is a Burkinabè military officer who led the January 2022 coup that deposed Roch Kaboré and served as interim leader in 2022 until he was removed by Ibrahim Traoré in September 2022. Damiba is a career army officer with international military training and had campaigned on improving security against jihadist groups.
#340
Mauricio Funes
🇸🇻El Salvador
37 pts
Legacy
Mauricio Funes (1959–2025) was President (2009–2014). A former journalist, he led a centre-left administration focused on social programs and poverty reduction; his later years were clouded by corruption allegations and exile, and he died in Nicaragua in 2025.
#341
Yacouba Isaac Zida
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
37 pts
Yacouba Isaac Zida (b.1965) is a Burkinabè military officer and politician who served briefly as interim head of state (November 2014) and as interim prime minister (2014–2015) during the transitional period after the 2014 uprising. Zida later faced controversy within the military and was the subject of investigations and administrative action.
#342
Aung San Suu Kyi
🌍Myanmar
36 pts
Aung San Suu Kyi (b.1945) is a Nobel laureate and longtime leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD). She served as State Counsellor and de facto head of government (2016–2021). After the 2021 coup she has been detained, tried on multiple charges, and sentenced in cases that international observers widely regard as politically motivated.
#343
Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi
🇾🇪Yemen
36 pts
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi (b.1979) is the leader of Ansar Allah (the Houthi movement) and has commanded the movement since 2004. Under his leadership the Houthis control large parts of northern Yemen and have been central to the country’s conflict and regional escalation; they are internationally controversial and have been subject to sanctions and targeted actions by foreign states.
#344
Salvador Sánchez Cerén
🇸🇻El Salvador
36 pts
Salvador Sánchez Cerén (b.1944) served as President (2014–2019). A former guerrilla and long-time union leader, his presidency continued some social and redistributional policies of the FMLN era while managing security challenges and economic constraints.
#345
Omar al-Bashir
🇸🇩Sudan
33 pts
Legacy
Omar al-Bashir (b. 1944) ruled Sudan as President from 1989 until his ouster in 2019 via military coup. His three-decade rule was defined by Islamist governance, civil war, mass atrocities, international sanctions, and deeply entrenched corruption. His legacy remains polarizing given human rights abuses, but he significantly shaped modern Sudan.
#346
Kim Tok-hun
🇰🇵North Korea
33 pts
Kim Tok-hun (b.1961) served as Premier of the DPRK (2020–2024) and held other senior roles in the Workers’ Party and State Affairs Commission. A trusted bureaucrat under Kim Jong-un, he’s known for economic management under tight political control.
#347
Yang Sung-ho
🇰🇵North Korea
31 pts
Yang Sung-ho is a Vice Premier of the DPRK, member of the Politburo, and has served as Minister of Agriculture and Heavy Industry. He is associated with the state’s industrial and agricultural planning efforts.
#348
Ri Song-hak
🇰🇵North Korea
31 pts
Ri Song-hak is Vice Premier and has held roles in heavy/industrial ministries — notably machine building industry. He is a member of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party.
#349
Jon Hyon-chol
🇰🇵North Korea
30 pts
Jon Hyon-chol is a North Korean Politburo member and served as Vice Premier. He oversaw economic policy in the Party’s Central Committee during Kim Jong-un’s rule.
#350
Elías Antonio (Tony) Saca
🇸🇻El Salvador
30 pts
Elías Antonio 'Tony' Saca (b.1965) was President (2004–2009). His administration pursued pro-business policies; he was later convicted on corruption charges and is serving a prison sentence for embezzlement and illicit enrichment.