In a stunning digital milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed the 100 million followers mark on Instagram, becoming the first world leader to achieve this feat. This accomplishment underscores his unmatched dominance on social media platforms worldwide.
Since joining Instagram in 2014, Modi has transformed his account into a powerhouse of engagement. His posts resonate with audiences in India and abroad, blending policy updates, personal moments, and global diplomacy. No other leader comes close; Modi’s follower count dwarfs even that of former US President Donald Trump, who trails at 43.2 million.
The gap is even more pronounced when comparing Modi to other prominent figures. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has 15 million followers, Brazil’s President Lula stands at 14.4 million, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan at 11.6 million, and Argentina’s Javier Milei at 6.4 million. Remarkably, the combined followers of these top five leaders still fall short of Modi’s total.
Modi’s social media prowess extends beyond Instagram. On X (formerly Twitter), he boasts 106.2 million followers, and on Facebook, 54 million. In India, he leads domestic politicians too, outpacing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s 16.1 million and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi’s 12.6 million on Instagram.
This digital reach mirrors his real-world popularity. Recent polls from Statista place Modi’s approval rating at 70%, the highest among global leaders. Morning Consult data from early February reinforces this, showing 67% approval for Modi against Trump’s 40%.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ranks second at 63%, Argentina’s Milei third at 60%, while Trump sits at 11th. Modi’s blend of accessibility and strong leadership has solidified his position as a global social media icon, setting a new benchmark for political communication in the digital age.