On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s YouTube channel hit a major milestone, garnering more than 20 million subscribers. This makes Modi’s channel the most subscribed among the top global leaders, and he is significantly more popular than other leaders, both domestically and internationally.
Jair Bolsanora, the former President of Brazil, is the second most-followed world leader on YouTube with 6.4 million subscribers, a relatively small number compared to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massive following. The Ukraine President is even further back with 1.1 million subscribers and US President Joe Biden is fourth on the list with 794,000 subscribers.
In addition, Modi’s channel has shown remarkable success in terms of views, garnering a staggering 2.24 billion views in December 2023. This number is an incredible 43 times more than that of Zelenskyy, who is the runner-up worldwide. Modi’s YouTube success is a testament to his digital savvy and wide-reaching international appeal.
Modi’s YouTube channel stands out from its competitors with 4.5 billion video views, setting a high standard for other political figures. This achievement reflects his immense worldwide adoration, which is proven by multiple polls such as Morning Consult, where his approval rating is higher than 75%.
Modi’s YouTube channel is a reflection of his considerable power in both India and abroad, showing a stark contrast in views and subscribers compared to other Indian political figures and organizations. This serves to highlight the level of influence he carries in the digital world.
Other heads of state with large followings on YouTube include Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey (419,000 subscribers), Emmanuel Macron of France (316,000 subscribers), Alberto Fernández of Argentina (81,200 subscribers), and Justin Trudeau of Canada (69,600 subscribers). In February 2022, Prime Minister Modi’s YouTube channel surpassed one million subscribers.
