List of Most Admired Men and Women 2021: Check rankings of PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar, Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Sudha Murty

List of Most Admired Men and Women 2021: Barack Obama retains his position as the world’s most admired man while his wife Michelle Obama holds her position as the world’s most admired woman for the third year running.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the top 10 most admired men 2021 while actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the world’s 10th most admired woman in 2021. Check the complete list of Most Admired Men and Women 2021 below. 

List of Most Admired Men and Women 2021

World's Most Admired Men 2021 (Top 20)

 20. Joe Biden: Joe Biden is the 20th most admired man in the world. He is the 46th and current President of the United States. He has also served as the 47th vice president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 under the presidentship of Barack Obama. 

Also Read | Joe Biden Biography: All you need to know about the 46th President of the United States

19. Andy Lau: The Hong Kong star actor, singer, songwriter and film producer has been ranked as the 19th most admired man in the world 2021. He has acted in 160 films and also maintained a successful singing career. 

18. Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli is an Indian Cricketer who heads the National Cricket team of India in Tests. He was recently replaced by Rohit Sharma as the white-ball captain. Being one of the best batsmen of his era, Kohli ranks 17th on the list. 

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17. Imran Khan:  Former cricketer and the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is among the top 20 most admired man in the world 2021. He is a cricketer turned politician and the chairperson of the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Also Read | Imran Khan Biography: Early Life, Education, Net Worth, Assets, Controversies, Cricket and Political Career

16. Pope Francis:  Pope Francis is the head of the catholic church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013. He is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe after Gregory III, a Syrian who reigned in the 8th century.

15. Amitabh Bachchan: Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. He is ranked 15th on the list of most admired men in the world. 

Also Read | Amitabh Bachchan Biography: Birth, Family, Education, Bollywood Career and More

14. Shahrukh Khan: Known by the initialism, SRK, Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, producer, and TV personality who is famous globally for his romantic movies.

 
13. Donald Trump: Donald Trump is an American politician and businessman who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He is succeeded by Joe Biden. 

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12. Sachin Tendulkar: Famously known as the God of Cricket, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is the former cricketer of India. He has served as the captain of the national cricket team of India. 

Also Read | Sachin Tendulkar Biography: Early Life, Cricket Journey, Awards and Recognition

11. Warren Buffett: Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who is the current chairperson and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is the 11th person on the list of most admired men in the world 2021.

10. Jack Ma: Chinese buiness magnate, investor and philonthroist, Jack Ma Yun is the co-founder and former executive chairperson of Alibaba Group. He is number 10th on the list of most admired men in the world 2021.

Also Read | Jack Ma Biography: Birth, Childhood, Education, Philanthropy, Business and Entertainment Career

9. Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the current President of Russia since 2012. He previously held this post from 1999 to 2008. The Russian politician and former intelligence officer is among the most admirable men 2021. 

8. Narendra Modi: Narendra Modi the 14th and current Prime Minister of India who is serving since 2014. He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance.

Also Read | Narendra Modi Biography: Childhood, Family, Education, Political Life, Net Worth & Key Facts

7. Lionel Messi: Lionel Andrés Messi, famously known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine footballer who captains the Argentina national team and plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

Also Read | Lionel Messi: Argentina National Football Team, Age, Wife, Family, World Records, FC Barcelona & more

6. Elon Musk: CEO and Chief Engineer at SpaceX; early-stage investor, CEO and Product Architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, Elon Reeve Musk is number 6 on the list of most admirable men 2021. 

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5. Jackie Chan: Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, director and stuntman who is famous worldwide for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style. He is among the top five most admirable men 2021. 

4. Cristiano Ronaldo: The fourth spot on the list of most admirable men 2021 has been grabbed by Christiano Ronaldo. Christiano Ronaldo is Portuguese footballer who captains the Portugal national team and plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United. 

3. Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is the President of the People's Republic of China since 2013. He has previously served as the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and Chirman of the Central Military Commission since 2012. 

2. Bill Gates: Bill Gates is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, author, and philanthropist who  co-founded Microsoft, along with his late childhood friend, Paul Allen.

1. Barack Obama: The top spot in the list has been retained by Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States and first African-American President of the United States. He was succeeded by Donald Trump. 

World's Most Admired Men 2021 (1-10)

1. Barack Obama 🇺🇸
2. Bill Gates 🇺🇸
3. Xi Jinping 🇨🇳
4. Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹
5. Jackie Chan 🇨🇳
6. Elon Musk 🇿🇦
7. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷
8. Narendra Modi 🇮🇳
9. Vladimir Putin 🇷🇺
10. Jack Ma 🇨🇳https://t.co/aBRU8YhnJV pic.twitter.com/htWTGoharj

— YouGov America (@YouGovAmerica) December 14, 2021

World's Most Admired Women 2021 

20. Jacinda Ardern: Jacinda Ardern is the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand and the leader of the Labour Party since 2017. She is the 20th most admirable women the world in 2021. 

19. Yang Mi: The Chinese actress and singer, Yang Mi, is 19th on the list. She made her TV acting debut with Tang Ming Huang and has since then performed leading roles in various TV series such as Wang Zhaojun (2007), Chinese Paladin 3 (2009), Palace 1(2011), Beijing Love Story (2012), Swords of Legends (2014), The Interpreter (2016). 

18. Liu Yifei: Chinese-American actress, singer, and model Liu Yefi is among the most admirable women in 2021. She has appeared multiple times on Forbes' China Celebrity 100 list, and is widely known as "Fairy Sister" in China.

17. Lisa: Lalisa Manobal, mononymously known as Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer based in South Korea. She made her solo debut with her single album Lalisa in September 2021. 

16. Melania Trump: Melania Trump, the wife of President Donald Trump, served as the first lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021. The Slovene-American former model and businesswoman is ranked number 16th on the list. 

15. Greta Thunberg: Greta Thunberg  is an environmental activist who is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. The Swedish activist is among the most admirable women in the list. 

14. Sudha Murty: Sudha Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation who is married to the co-founder of Infosys, N.R. Narayana Murthy. 

Also Read | Sudha Murty Biography: Birth, Age, Family, Education, Career, Awards, Books, Philanthropy and More

13. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Miss World 2019 winner Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films. 

12. Hillary Clinton: Hilary Clinton is an American diplomat, politician, lawyer and writer who served as the 67th United States secretary of state from 2009 to 2013. She is the 12th most admirable woman in the world 2021. 

11. Kamala Harris: Kamala Harris is an American politician who is currently serving as the 49th Vice President of the United States. She is the highest ranking female official in the U.S. history. 

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10. Priyanka Chopra: Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra  is an Indian actress, model, film producer, and singer is among the most admirable women in the world. She is one of the highest-paid and most popular entertainers of India. 

9. Malala Yousafzai: Mononymously referred to as Malala, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate.  She is among the top 10 most admirable women in the world. 

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8. Angela Merkel: Angela Merkel is a German politician and scientist who served as the first female chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She has also served as the leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2005. 

7. Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter. She is among the  top 10 most admirable women in the world 2021. 

6. Emma Watson: Emma Watson is an English actress and activist who has gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, as well as her women's rights work. 

5. Scarlett Johansson: Scarlett Johansson among the highest-paid actresses in the world and the world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019. She is the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.

4. Oprah Winfrey: Oprah Winfrey is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist who is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. The show was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011.

3. Queen Elizabeth II: Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. Her father ascended the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, making Elizabeth the heir presumptive. 

2. Angelina Jolie: Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times. She is the second most admirable woman in the world. 

1. Michelle Obama: The most admirable woman 2021 is Michelle Obama. She is the wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Michelle Obama is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She was the first African-American woman to serve in this position. 

World's Most Admired Women 2021 (1-10)

1. Michelle Obama 🇺🇸
2. Angelina Jolie 🇺🇸
3. Queen Elizabeth II 🇬🇧
4. Oprah Winfrey 🇺🇸
5. Scarlett Johansson 🇺🇸
6. Emma Watson 🇬🇧
7. Taylor Swift 🇺🇸
8. Angela Merkel 🇩🇪
9. Malala Yousafzai 🇵🇰
10. Priyanka Chopra 🇮🇳https://t.co/aBRU8YhnJV pic.twitter.com/UcRxVvhEao

— YouGov America (@YouGovAmerica) December 14, 2021

List of Most Admired Men and Women 2021: How individuals are ranked?

During the spring of this year, the YouGov organization gathered nominations from panellists across 38 countries and territories. The organization asked them a simple question: Thinking about people alive in the world today, which [man or woman] do you most admire?

The answers were then used to compile a list of 20 men and women each who were nominated in at least four countries. Additional 5-10 local personalities were added to the lists for individual countries. 

The organizations conducted a survey over the summer and autumn this year. The respondents answered two questions. First, Who do you truly admire?, where multiple selections could be made while the second was who do you MOST admire? where the respondents could pick only one answer. The answers from two of these questions were combined to form a percentage share of admiration. 

It is to be noted that the organization conducted polls in countries that constitute more than seven-tenths of the world's population. All the aforementioned surveys were conducted online. 

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