PM Modi Reaches 100 Million Instagram Followers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his digital presence.
Details of Modi's Instagram Following
PM Modi joined Instagram in 2014. His Instagram account has become one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders. As of February 26, 2026, his follower count is more than double that of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has 43.2 million followers.
The combined follower count of the next five major world leaders is less than Modi's individual total. These leaders include:
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (15 million)
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (14.4 million)
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (11.6 million)
- Argentine President Javier Milei (6.4 million)
Within India, Modi also leads by a significant margin. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approximately 16.1 million followers, followed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with approximately 12.6 million followers.
Modi's Approval Ratings
Surveys indicate that PM Modi also leads in global approval ratings among selected world leaders. According to Statista data from December 2025, Modi held a 70% approval rating. Recent Morning Consult polling (February 2-8, 2026) showed him with a 67% approval rating.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievement of reaching 100 million followers on Instagram highlights his strong global digital presence. He maintains a significant lead over other world leaders and Indian political figures on the platform.
