{"id":254289,"date":"2025-07-17T05:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T02:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/?p=254289"},"modified":"2025-07-17T05:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T02:02:58","slug":"ranked-most-powerful-political-leaders-shaping-the-world-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2025\/07\/17\/ranked-most-powerful-political-leaders-shaping-the-world-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranked: Most Powerful Political Leaders Shaping the World, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The year 2025 is characterized by significant geopolitical flashpoints and conflicts, especially in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe, which are experiencing unprecedented instability. These turbulent events are closely linked to the escalating rivalry between China and the United States and between China and India. This competition is a major factor shaping today’s geopolitical landscape and increasing the influence of the world’s most powerful leaders.<\/p>\n

According to a report by CEOWORLD magazine, this environment has driven global defense expenditures to record levels. Projections are expected to reach $2 trillion by 2026, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The United States leads this market, accounting for over 60% of total defense spending, while other nations contribute the remainder.<\/p>\n

In this report, we will explore the most powerful national leaders in 2025. It’s a complex question that doesn’t have a simple answer. In a world shaped by political dynamics, technological advancements, and diverse belief systems, power manifests in various forms. Therefore, it’s crucial to ask: Who truly dictates the direction of our global landscape today?<\/p>\n

The assessment of each leader’s power rests on a four-pronged criterion: the country’s military strength, the leader’s role in bolstering that strength, the effectiveness of their economic policies, and their global influence in the geopolitical landscape. In this context, US President Donald Trump unequivocally claims the top position on our list of the Most Powerful Political Leaders Shaping the World. He has consistently demonstrated his capacity to project influence on a global stage. Trump’s leadership has profoundly impacted both regional and international dynamics through strategic enhancements to military capabilities and the bold redefinition of foreign policy with key nations such as India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

In second place is Xi Jinping, the President of China, followed by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.<\/p>\n

Xi Jinping is the President of China and the General Secretary of the Communist Party. He governs the world’s second-most populous country and its second-largest economy. His decisions significantly influence global politics, trade, and security. Vladimir Putin has been the President of Russia for over two decades and is known for his strong leadership. He plays a crucial role in international military and energy affairs.<\/p>\n

Narendra Modi has served as the Prime Minister of India, leading the country through significant economic and political growth. He is recognized for his decisive actions regarding national security and global diplomacy. Modi’s strong leadership, bold decisions, and increasing international presence have solidified his position as one of today’s most influential figures. His role in the Global South, active diplomacy, and rising economic power contribute to his prominence on the world stage.<\/p>\n

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Rank<\/th>Head of government<\/strong><\/th>Head of state<\/strong><\/th>Country<\/strong><\/th>Region<\/strong><\/th>Sub region<\/strong><\/th>Score<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Donald Trump<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Donald Trump<\/td>United States<\/td>Americas<\/td>Northern America<\/td>97.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Xi Jinping<\/td>Premier\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Li Qiang<\/td>China (PRC)<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>96.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Vladimir Putin<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mikhail Mishustin<\/td>Russia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>96.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Narendra Modi<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Droupadi Murmu<\/td>India<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>96.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Emmanuel Macron<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Bayrou<\/td>France<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>96.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Shigeru Ishiba<\/td>Emperor\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Naruhito<\/td>Japan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>96.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Giorgia Meloni<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sergio Mattarella<\/td>Italy<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>95.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>Chancellor\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Friedrich Merz<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Frank-Walter Steinmeier<\/td>Germany<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>95.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lee Jae Myung<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lee Jae Myung<\/td>South Korea<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>95.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Keir Starmer<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III<\/td>United Kingdom<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>95.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva<\/td>Brazil<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>95.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Benjamin Netanyahu<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Isaac Herzog<\/td>Israel<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>94.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Anthony Albanese<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sam Mostyn<\/td>Australia<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Oceania<\/td>94.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>Premier\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cho Jung-tai<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lai Ching-te<\/td>Taiwan (ROC)<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>94.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohammed bin Salman<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Salman<\/td>Saudi Arabia<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>94.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lawrence Wong<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tharman Shanmugaratnam<\/td>Singapore<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>94.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Claudia Sheinbaum<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Claudia Sheinbaum<\/td>Mexico<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>93.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Dick Schoof<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Willem-Alexander<\/td>Netherlands<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>93.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Pedro S\u00e1nchez<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Felipe VI<\/td>Spain<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>93.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan<\/td>Turkey (T\u00fcrkiye)<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>93.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>Karin Keller-Sutter (President)<\/td>Guy Parmelin (Vice President)<\/td>Switzerland<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>93.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bart De Wever<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Philippe<\/td>Belgium<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>93.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Javier Milei<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Javier Milei<\/td>Argentina<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>92.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan<\/td>United Arab Emirates<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>92.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>Chancellor\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christian Stocker<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alexander Van der Bellen<\/td>Austria<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>92.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jonas Gahr St\u00f8re<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Harald V<\/td>Norway<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>91.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Prabowo Subianto<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Prabowo Subianto<\/td>Indonesia<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>91.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mostafa Madbouly<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdel Fattah el-Sisi<\/td>Egypt<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>91.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Shehbaz Sharif<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Asif Ali Zardari<\/td>Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>90.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ulf Kristersson<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Carl XVI Gustaf<\/td>Sweden<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>89.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Donald Tusk<\/td>President \u2013 Andrzej Duda President-elect \u2013 Karol Nawrocki<\/td>Poland<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>89.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ph\u1ea1m Minh Ch\u00ednh<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0L\u01b0\u01a1ng C\u01b0\u1eddng<\/td>Vietnam<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>89.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>Taoiseach\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Miche\u00e1l Martin<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Michael D. Higgins<\/td>Ireland<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>89.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bongbong Marcos<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bongbong Marcos<\/td>Philippines<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>89.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mette Frederiksen<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Frederik X<\/td>Denmark<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>89.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Petr Fiala<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Petr Pavel<\/td>Czech Republic (Czechia)<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>89.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lu\u00eds Montenegro<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa<\/td>Portugal<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>88.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Masoud Pezeshkian<\/td>Supreme Leader\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ali Khamenei<\/td>Iran (Islamic Republic of)<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>88.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cyril Ramaphosa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cyril Ramaphosa<\/td>South Africa<\/td>Africa<\/td>Southern Africa<\/td>87.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ilie Bolojan<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nicu\u0219or Dan<\/td>Romania<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>87.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Aleksandr Turchin<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Alexander Lukashenko<\/td>Belarus<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>87.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>Premier \u2013 Pak Thae-song<\/td>President of the State Affairs Commission \u2013 Kim Jong Un <\/td>North Korea<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>87.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>Acting Minister of State \u2013 Isabelle Berro-Amade\u00ef, Minister of state-designate \u2013 Christophe Mirmand<\/td>Sovereign Prince\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Albert II<\/td>Monaco<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>87.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brigitte Haas<\/td>Prince Regnant\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hans-Adam II<\/td>Liechtenstein<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>86.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Milojko Spaji\u0107<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jakov Milatovi\u0107<\/td>Montenegro<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>86.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tam\u00e1s Sulyok<\/td>Hungary<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>86.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani<\/td>Emir\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani<\/td>Qatar<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>86.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nadir Larbaoui<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdelmadjid Tebboune<\/td>Algeria<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>86.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christopher Luxon<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Dame Cindy Kiro<\/td>New Zealand<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Oceania<\/td>85.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Konstantinos Tasoulas<\/td>Greece<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>85.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdul Latif Rashid<\/td>Iraq<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>84.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Petteri Orpo<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alexander Stubb<\/td>Finland<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>84.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark Carney<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor General\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mary Simon<\/td>Canada<\/td>Americas<\/td>Northern America<\/td>84.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>Prime Minister \u2013 Denys Shmyhal Prime minister-designate \u2013 Yulia Svyrydenko<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/td>Ukraine<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>84.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Paetongtarn Shinawatra<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013 Maha\u00a0Vajiralongkorn<\/td>Thailand<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>84.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Anwar Ibrahim<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar<\/td>Malaysia<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>83.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gustavo Petro<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gustavo Petro<\/td>Colombia<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>83.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gabriel Boric<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gabriel Boric<\/td>Chile<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>83.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Eduardo Arana Ysa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Dina Boluarte<\/td>Peru<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>82.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Oljas Bektenov<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kassym-Jomart Tokayev<\/td>Kazakhstan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Central Asia<\/td>82.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bola Tinubu<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bola Tinubu<\/td>Nigeria<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>82.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah<\/td>Emir\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah<\/td>Kuwait<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>82.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Aziz Akhannouch<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohammed VI<\/td>Morocco<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>82.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abiy Ahmed<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Taye Atske Selassie<\/td>Ethiopia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>81.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Robert Fico<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Peter Pellegrini<\/td>Slovakia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>81.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luis Abinader<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luis Abinader<\/td>Dominican Republic<\/td>Africa<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>81.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Noboa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Noboa<\/td>Ecuador<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>80.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0William Ruto<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0William Ruto<\/td>Kenya<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>80.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/td>Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>80.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jo\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jo\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/td>Angola<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>80.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdulla Aripov<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Shavkat Mirziyoyev<\/td>Uzbekistan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Central Asia<\/td>80.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bernardo Ar\u00e9valo<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bernardo Ar\u00e9valo<\/td>Guatemala<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>79.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rosen Zhelyazkov<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rumen Radev<\/td>Bulgaria<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>78.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Manuel Marrero Cruz<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel<\/td>Cuba<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>78.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>Sultan and Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Haitham bin Tariq<\/td>Sultan and Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Haitham bin Tariq<\/td>Oman<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>77.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
76<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rodrigo Chaves Robles<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rodrigo Chaves Robles<\/td>Costa Rica<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>77.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luc Frieden<\/td>Grand Duke \u2013 Henri Lieutenant-Representative \u2013 Guillaume<\/td>Luxembourg<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Europe<\/td>77.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Andrej Plenkovi\u0107<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Zoran Milanovi\u0107<\/td>Croatia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>76.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u0110uro Macut<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107<\/td>Serbia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>76.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino<\/td>Panama<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>76.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Robert Beugr\u00e9 Mamb\u00e9<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alassane Ouattara<\/td>Ivory Coast (C\u00f4te d'Ivoire)<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>76.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gintautas Paluckas<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gitanas Naus\u0117da<\/td>Lithuania<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>76.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
83<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0John Mahama<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0John Mahama<\/td>Ghana<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>75.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Serdar Berdimuhamedow<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Serdar Berdimuhamedow<\/td>Turkmenistan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Central Asia<\/td>75.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Yamand\u00fa Orsi<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Yamand\u00fa Orsi<\/td>Uruguay<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>75.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kassim Majaliwa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Samia Suluhu Hassan<\/td>Tanzania<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>75.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
87<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ali Asadov<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ilham Aliyev<\/td>Azerbaijan<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>75.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Robert Golob<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nata\u0161a Pirc Musar<\/td>Slovenia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>74.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Robinah Nabbanja<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Yoweri Museveni<\/td>Uganda<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>74.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jafar Hassan<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdullah II<\/td>Jordan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>74.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sara Zaafarani<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ka\u00efs Sa\u00efed<\/td>Tunisia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>74.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joseph Ngute<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Paul Biya<\/td>Cameroon<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>74.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luis Arce<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luis Arce<\/td>Bolivia (Plurinational State of)<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>73.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hun Manet<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Norodom Sihamoni<\/td>Cambodia<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>73.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013 Prince\u00a0Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013 Sheikh\u00a0Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa<\/td>Bahrain<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>73.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
96<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Santiago Pe\u00f1a<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Santiago Pe\u00f1a<\/td>Paraguay<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>73.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Evika Sili\u0146a<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Edgars Rink\u0113vi\u010ds<\/td>Latvia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>72.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kristen Michal<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alar Karis<\/td>Estonia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>72.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh<\/td>Chairman\u00a0of the\u00a0Presidential Council\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohamed al-Menfi<\/td>Libya<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>71.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Xiomara Castro<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Xiomara Castro<\/td>Honduras<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>71.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
101<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nikos Christodoulides<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nikos Christodoulides<\/td>Cyprus<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>70.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
102<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nayib Bukele<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nayib Bukele<\/td>El Salvador<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>70.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
103<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Emmerson Mnangagwa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Emmerson Mnangagwa<\/td>Zimbabwe<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>70.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Irakli Kobakhidze<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mikheil Kavelashvili<\/td>Georgia<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>69.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
105<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kristr\u00fan Frostad\u00f3ttir<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Halla T\u00f3masd\u00f3ttir<\/td>Iceland<\/td>Europe<\/td>Northern Europe<\/td>69.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
106<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ousmane Sonko<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bassirou Diomaye Faye<\/td>Senegal<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>69.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
107<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0James Marape<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Sir Bob Dadae<\/td>Papua New Guinea<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Melanesia<\/td>69.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
108<\/td>Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Borjana Kri\u0161to<\/td>Presidency<\/td>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>69.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
109<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nawaf Salam<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joseph Aoun<\/td>Lebanon<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>69.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kamil Idris<\/td>Transitional Sovereignty Council<\/td>Sudan<\/td>Africa<\/td>Northern Africa<\/td>68.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
111<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Edi Rama<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bajram Begaj<\/td>Albania<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>68.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
112<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hakainde Hichilema<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hakainde Hichilema<\/td>Zambia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>68.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
113<\/td>Acting\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Alix Didier Fils-Aim\u00e9<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Transitional Presidential Council<\/td>Haiti<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>68.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
114<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Bah Oury<\/td>Interim\u00a0President\u00a0\u2013 Mamady Doumbouya<\/td>Guinea<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>67.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
115<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nikol Pashinyan<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Vahagn Khachaturyan<\/td>Armenia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>67.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
116<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kamla Persad-Bissessar<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christine Kangaloo<\/td>Trinidad and Tobago<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>67.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
117<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark Phillips<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Irfaan Ali<\/td>Guyana<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>67.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
118<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Robert Abela<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Myriam Spiteri Debono<\/td>Malta<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>67.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
119<\/td>Interim\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jean Emmanuel Ou\u00e9draogo<\/td>Interim\u00a0President\u00a0\u2013 Ibrahim Traor\u00e9<\/td>Burkina Faso<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>67.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
120<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Dorin Recean<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Maia Sandu<\/td>Moldova<\/td>Europe<\/td>Eastern Europe<\/td>67.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
121<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gombojavyn Zandanshatar<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ukhnaagiin Kh\u00fcrels\u00fckh<\/td>Mongolia<\/td>Asia<\/td>Eastern Asia<\/td>66.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
122<\/td>Interim\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdoulaye Ma\u00efga<\/td>Interim\u00a0President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Assimi Go\u00efta<\/td>Mali<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>66.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
123<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Maria Benvinda Levy<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Chapo<\/td>Mozambique<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>66.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
124<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Patrice Talon<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Patrice Talon<\/td>Benin<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>65.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
125<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brice Oligui Nguema<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brice Oligui Nguema<\/td>Gabon<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>65.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
126<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Andrew Holness<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Sir Patrick Allen<\/td>Jamaica<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>65.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
127<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ali Lamine Zeine<\/td>Transitional\u00a0President\u00a0\u2013 Abdourahamane Tchiani<\/td>Niger<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>65.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
128<\/td>Co-Presidents\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Ortega\u00a0and\u00a0Rosario Murillo<\/td>Co-Presidents\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Ortega\u00a0and\u00a0Rosario Murillo<\/td>Nicaragua<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>64.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
129<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Duma Boko<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Duma Boko<\/td>Botswana<\/td>Africa<\/td>Southern Africa<\/td>64.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Allamaye Halina<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mahamat D\u00e9by<\/td>Chad<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>63.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
131<\/td>Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Adylbek Kasymaliev<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sadyr Japarov<\/td>Kyrgyzstan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Central Asia<\/td>63.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
132<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christian Ntsay<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Andry Rajoelina<\/td>Madagascar<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>63.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
133<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hristijan Mickoski<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova<\/td>North Macedonia<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>62.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
134<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sonexay Siphandone<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Thongloun Sisoulith<\/td>Laos<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>62.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
135<\/td>Sultan\u00a0and\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hassanal Bolkiah<\/td>Sultan\u00a0and\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hassanal Bolkiah<\/td>Brunei Darussalam<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>61.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
136<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Philip Davis<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013 Dame\u00a0Cynthia A. Pratt<\/td>Bahamas<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>61.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
137<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00c9douard Ngirente<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Paul Kagame<\/td>Rwanda<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>61.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
138<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kokhir Rasulzoda<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Emomali Rahmon<\/td>Tajikistan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Central Asia<\/td>61.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
139<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Elijah Ngurare<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah<\/td>Namibia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Southern Africa<\/td>61.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
140<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo<\/td>Equatorial Guinea<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>61.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
141<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hamza Abdi Barre<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hassan Sheikh Mohamud<\/td>Somalia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>60.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
142<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lazarus Chakwera<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lazarus Chakwera<\/td>Malawi<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>60.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
143<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mokhtar Ould Djay<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohamed Ould Ghazouani<\/td>Mauritania (Islamic Republic of)<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>60.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
144<\/td>President of the Council of Ministers\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Faure Gnassingb\u00e9<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jean-Lucien Savi de Tov\u00e9<\/td>Togo<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>59.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
145<\/td>Chief Adviser\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Muhammad Yunus<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohammed Shahabuddin<\/td>Bangladesh<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>59.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
146<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Harini Amarasuriya<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Anura Kumara Dissanayake<\/td>Sri Lanka<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>59.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
147<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013 Min Aung Hlaing<\/td>Acting\u00a0President\u00a0\u2013 Min Aung Hlaing<\/td>Myanmar [Burma]<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>58.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
148<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Judith Suminwa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0F\u00e9lix Tshisekedi<\/td>Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>58.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
149<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Salem Saleh bin Braik<\/td>Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rashad al-Alimi<\/td>Yemen<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>58.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
150<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0K. P. Sharma Oli<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ram Chandra Poudel<\/td>Nepal<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>58.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
151<\/td>Chief Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0David Moinina Sengeh<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Julius Maada Bio<\/td>Sierra Leone<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>58.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
152<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mia Mottley<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Dame\u00a0Sandra Mason<\/td>Barbados<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>58.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
153<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohamed Muizzu<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohamed Muizzu<\/td>Maldives<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>57.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
154<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sitiveni Rabuka<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013 Ratu\u00a0Naiqama Lalabalavu<\/td>Fiji<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Melanesia<\/td>57.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
155<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Salva Kiir Mayardit<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Salva Kiir Mayardit<\/td>South Sudan<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>57.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
156<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Russell Dlamini<\/td>Ngwenyama\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mswati III<\/td>Eswatini [Swaziland]<\/td>Africa<\/td>Southern Africa<\/td>57.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
157<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joseph Boakai<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joseph Boakai<\/td>Liberia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>56.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
158<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gervais Ndirakobuca<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00c9variste Ndayishimiye<\/td>Burundi<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>56.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
159<\/td>President-elect\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jennifer Geerlings-Simons<\/td>President-elect\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jennifer Geerlings-Simons<\/td>Suriname<\/td>Americas<\/td>South America<\/td>56.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Isma\u00efl Omar Guelleh<\/td>Djibouti<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>56.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
161<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Xavier Espot<\/td>Episcopal Co-Prince \u2013 Josep-Llu\u00eds Serrano Pentinat,Co-Prince's Representative \u2013 Eduard Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez,French Co Prince \u2013 Emmanuel Macron,Co-Prince's Representative \u2013 Patrice Faure<\/td>Andorra<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>56.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
162<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Johnny Brice\u00f1o<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013 Dame\u00a0Froyla Tzalam<\/td>Belize<\/td>Americas<\/td>Central America<\/td>56.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
163<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tshering Tobgay<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck<\/td>Bhutan<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>55.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
164<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0F\u00e9lix Moloua<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Faustin-Archange Touad\u00e9ra<\/td>Central African Republic<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>55.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
165<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ulisses Correia e Silva<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Maria Neves<\/td>Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>55.42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
166<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Adama Barrow<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Adama Barrow<\/td>Gambia<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>55.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
167<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Philip J. Pierre<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013 Sir\u00a0Errol Charles<\/td>Saint Lucia<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>55.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
168<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Isaias Afwerki<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Isaias Afwerki<\/td>Eritrea<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>55.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
169<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sam Matekane<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Letsie III<\/td>Lesotho<\/td>Africa<\/td>Southern Africa<\/td>55.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
170<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gaston Browne<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013 Sir\u00a0Rodney Williams<\/td>Antigua and Barbuda<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>54.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
171<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Rui Duarte de Barros<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Umaro Sissoco Embal\u00f3<\/td>Guinea-Bissau<\/td>Africa<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>54.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
172<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Wavel Ramkalawan<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Wavel Ramkalawan<\/td>Seychelles<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>54.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
173<\/td>Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Luca Beccari<\/td>Captain Regent\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Denise Bronzetti<\/td>San Marino<\/td>Europe<\/td>Southern Europe<\/td>54.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
174<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Xanana Gusm\u00e3o<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Ramos-Horta<\/td>Timor Leste (East Timor)<\/td>Asia<\/td>South-eastern Asia<\/td>53.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
175<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jeremiah Manele<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Sir David Tiva Kapu<\/td>Solomon Islands<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Melanesia<\/td>53.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
176<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Azali Assoumani<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Azali Assoumani<\/td>Comoros<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>52.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
177<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Dickon Mitchell<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Charles III, Governor-General\u00a0\u2013 Dame\u00a0C\u00e9cile La Grenade<\/td>Grenada<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>52.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
178<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jotham Napat<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nikenike Vurobaravu<\/td>Vanuatu<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Melanesia<\/td>52.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
179<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ralph Gonsalves<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Dame Susan Dougan<\/td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>51.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
180<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Anatole Collinet Makosso<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Denis Sassou Nguesso<\/td>Republic of the Congo<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>50.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
181<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Navin Ramgoolam<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Dharam Gokhool<\/td>Mauritius<\/td>Africa<\/td>Eastern Africa<\/td>50.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
182<\/td>\tActing Prime Minister \u2013 Hasan Akhund<\/td>Supreme Leader \u2013 Hibatullah Akhundzada<\/td>Afghanistan (Islamic Emirate of)<\/td>Asia<\/td>Southern Asia<\/td>50.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
183<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ahmed al-Sharaa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ahmed al-Sharaa<\/td>Syrian Arab Republic<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>50.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
184<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mohammad Mustafa<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mahmoud Abbas<\/td>Palestine<\/td>Asia<\/td>Western Asia<\/td>50.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
185<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Terrance Drew<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Dame Marcella Liburd<\/td>Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>50.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
186<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Fiam\u0113 Naomi Mata\u02bbafa<\/td>O le Ao o le Malo\u00a0\u2013 Afioga\u00a0Tuimaleali\u02bbifano Va\u02bbaleto\u02bba Sualauvi II<\/td>Samoa<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Polynesia<\/td>49.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
187<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Am\u00e9rico Ramos<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Carlos Vila Nova<\/td>Sao Tome and Pr\u00edncipe<\/td>Africa<\/td>Middle Africa<\/td>49.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
188<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Roosevelt Skerrit<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sylvanie Burton<\/td>Dominica<\/td>Americas<\/td>Caribbean<\/td>49.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
189<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u02bbAisake Eke<\/td>King\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tupou VI<\/td>Tonga<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Western Africa<\/td>49.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Wesley Simina<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Wesley Simina<\/td>Micronesia (Federated States of)<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Micronesia<\/td>48.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
191<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Taneti Maamau<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Taneti Maamau<\/td>Kiribati<\/td>Oceania<\/td>Micronesia<\/td>48.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
192<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Surangel Whipps Jr.<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Surangel Whipps Jr.<\/td>Palau<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Micronesia<\/td>47.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
193<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hilda Heine<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hilda Heine<\/td>Marshall Islands<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Micronesia<\/td>47.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
194<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0David Adeang<\/td>President\u00a0\u2013\u00a0David Adeang<\/td>Nauru<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Micronesia<\/td>46.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
195<\/td>Prime Minister\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Feleti Teo<\/td>King \u2013 Charles III, Governor-General \u2013 Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani<\/td>Tuvalu<\/td>Pacific<\/td>Polynesia<\/td>46.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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