Global Leadership Approval Center
How the balance of power looks through the world's eyes
Since 2005, Gallup has used the World Poll to track how people around the globe view the job performance of the leadership of some of the biggest players on the world stage — the U.S., Germany, China and Russia.
U.S. Leadership Approval Stable Heading Into Election
Approval ratings of U.S. leadership remained stable during the Biden administration's third year — and relatively strong compared to China and Russia.
How Does Gallup Measure LeadershipApproval?
Gallup tracks leadership approval ratings using the Gallup World Poll — the world’s most comprehensive and farthest-reaching survey.
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Learn More about the Gallup Leadership Approval ReportWatch the Shifts in the World Order
Each year, Gallup releases the Rating World Leaders report, a snapshot of where the world order stands — from the people's perspective.
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