With more than 100 million followers on the social media site X (previously Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken all previous records and is now the most followed leader globally, after US Ex-President Barack Obama.
Even some of the world's top athletes, like American basketball star LeBron James (52.9 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr. (63.6 million), and cricketer Virat Kohli (64.1 million), have fewer followers than PM Modi. He has also surpassed international celebs like Kim Kardashian (75.2 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Taylor Swift (95.3 million).
World’s Most Followed Celebrities on ‘X’
With over 100 million X followers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established himself as one of the world's most popular personalities. He now ranks as the second most-followed leader on the platform, just behind former US President Barack Obama.
| Rank | Name | X Handle Name | Number of Followers (in millions) | Country |
| 1 | Elon Musk | 189.7 | USA | |
| 2 | Barack Obama | 131.7 | USA | |
| 3 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 112.1 | Portugal | |
| 4 | Justin Bieber | 110.5 | Canada | |
| 5 | Rihanna | 108.1 | Barbados | |
| 6 | Katy Perry | 106.2 | USA | |
| 7 | Narendra Modi | 100 | India | |
| 8 | Taylor Swift | 95.3 | USA | |
| 9 | Donald Trump | 87.5 | USA | |
| 10 | Lady Gaga | 83.1 | USA |
Top 5 Most Followed Global Leader
PM Modi has significantly more followers than other world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, who has 38.1 million followers.
| Rank | Politician Name | Number of Followers (in Millions) |
| 1 | Barack Obama | 131.7 |
| 2 | Narendra Modi | 100 |
| 3 | Donald Trump | 87.4 |
| 4 | Joe Biden | 38.1 |
| 5 | Amit Shah | 35.2 |
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PM Modi's Impressive Growth on Social Media
Over the past three years, PM Modi's X account has grown by about 30 million users. His reach extends to other platforms as well, with nearly 25 million YouTube subscribers and over 91 million Instagram followers.
Since joining X in 2009, PM Modi has used the platform effectively for positive engagement. He has been using the platform quite a bit, following common users as well as party members, supporters, and cabinet colleagues. He actively interacts with common citizens, replies to their messages, and has never blocked anyone.
Most Followed Indian Leaders on X?
When comparing the follower counts of Indian politicians on X, PM Modi's follower count stands out as significantly higher than the rest.
| Politician’s Name | Followers (in Millions) |
| Narendra Modi | 100 |
| Amit Shah | 35.2 |
| Arvind Kejriwal | 27.5 |
| Rahul Gandhi | 26.4 |
| Akhilesh Yadav | 19.9 |
| Mamata Banerjee | 7.4 |
| Lalu Prasad Yadav | 6.3 |
| Tejashwi Yadav | 5.2 |
| Sharad Pawar | 2.9 |
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