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Following world leaders on social media. Helping leaders navigate the #DigitalDiplomacy landscape. Sharing #DigitalCommunications tips & advice by @Luefkens

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The @DigiTips ranking of World Leaders on Social Media 2026 is out. Browse through 4,400+ accounts on 12 different social networks including @X.

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Sad news😢
X is planning to shut down the community feature - including this community - because of low usage.
Follow @DigitTips where we will try to keep the spirit of #DigitalDiplomacy alive as we release the annual social media ranking in early May.
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We asked @Grok which of these female leaders were the most influential.

Most Influential Female Leaders on the X List
Based on the analysis of the list (which appears to be a curated collection of female world leaders, including presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers, and heads of international organizations), the most influential are ranked below by their estimated X follower counts.
Influence is assessed primarily by follower count as a metric of reach and visibility, supplemented by their leadership positions and engagement levels on recent posts.

Grok's Ranking
1️⃣ Droupadi Murmu, President of India, @rashtrapatibhvn 📊28,033,379
Official account for the President of India; highest follower count in the list, reflecting India's large population and global influence. Recent posts show high engagement (e.g., 597 likes, 132k views).

2️⃣ Christine @Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank @ECB 📊879,236
Key figure in global finance; strong international presence with consistent engagement on economic topics.

3️⃣ @AminaJMohammed, Deputy Secretary-General @UN 📊494,718
Prominent in sustainable development and global policy; posts often focus on gender equality and SDGs, with solid engagement.

4️⃣ @RobertaMetsola, President of the European Parliament,@EP_President 📊461,559
Leads EU legislative body; high visibility in European politics, with posts garnering significant likes (e.g., 109 likes, 2.8k views).

5️⃣ Helen @HMcEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ireland 📊61,052
Active in EU and international affairs; recent posts on consular support show practical leadership impact.

6️⃣ Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia @SWAPOPRESIDENT 📊21,446
African leader with focus on regional issues; lower follower count but significant in global south politics.

7️⃣ @Jenniffer González, Governor of Puerto Rico, 📊137,827
U.S. territorial leader; active in local and U.S. politics, with verified campaign presence.

This ranking is based on available data from recent posts and public sources. Other notable members (e.g., @Takaichi_Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan; @Claudiashein, President of Mexico; @DelcyRodriguezv, Acting President of Venezuela) likely have high influence due to their positions. If follower counts are used as a proxy for influence, the top spots are dominated by heads of state and international organizations with broad global appeal. The list emphasizes women in high-level leadership roles across continents.

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Happy International Women's Day!
Time to follow the female world leaders.⬇️
https://t.co/QzX10dqGNU

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Have we reached peak Davos?

👀 Watch the full conversation of Matthias @Luefkens with @HubCulture's @EdieLush on YouTube https://t.co/XyPqn4hIoc #WEF #Davos

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World Leaders, heads of state, foreign ministers and leaders of international organisations #WEF26 in #Davos. #DigitalDiplomacy
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[Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG]

Cordial échange bilatéral avec @EmmanuelMacron 🇫🇷 lors de cette journée inaugurale du #WEF26. Nous avons évoqué les défis organisationnels de la prochaine réunion du G7 à Évian. Sur l'acier, j'ai plaidé pour que la 🇨🇭 soit exclue des mesures de l'UE, comme les membres de l'EEE.

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@UN @WHO @wef @UNHumanRights @WorldBank @UNESCO @WWF @Dante_Licona @KuzmanovicA The most followed leaders of international organizations:
1⃣ @WTO Director General @NOIweala
2⃣ @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres
3⃣ @WHO Director General @DrTedros
#UNGA

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@UN @WHO @wef @UNHumanRights @WorldBank @UNESCO @WWF @Dante_Licona @KuzmanovicA The most followed leaders of international organizations:
1⃣ @WTO Director General @NOIweala
2⃣ @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres
3⃣ @WHO Director General @DrTedros
#UNGA

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The DigiTips ranking of International Organizations on Social Media is out.
https://t.co/Ha1ENcSz9o

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X is still the social media channel of choice for most international organizations.
However, half of the organizations have seen their followers decline over the past 12 months.

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Who are the most followed World Leaders on X?

Download the full @DigiTips Social Media Rankings 2025 including 4,426 social media accounts of governments and leaders on social media.
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@XTS1674865 @Pontifex @Pontifex_ar @Pontifex_de @Pontifex_es @Pontifex_fr @Pontifex_it @Pontifex_ln @Pontifex_pl @Pontifex_pt @Pontifex266Arch @HolySeePress Yes, it’s the global language.
However, under Pope Francis the Spanish account ended up with slightly more followers than the English one.

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The Pope is back on 𝕏

Leo XIV is starting from zero in nine languages. #FF
@Pontifex
@Pontifex_ar
@Pontifex_de
@Pontifex_es
@Pontifex_fr
@Pontifex_it
@Pontifex_ln
@Pontifex_pl
@Pontifex_pt

The accounts of Pope Francis accounts have been archived at @Pontifex266Arch🕸️

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Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

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@Jpmillernerd @Pontifex @Pontifex_ar @Pontifex_de @Pontifex_es @Pontifex_fr @Pontifex_it @Pontifex_ln @Pontifex_pl @Pontifex_pt @Pontifex266Arch @HolySeePress Please refresh, they are currently transferring the followers from the previous account...

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@Jpmillernerd @Pontifex @Pontifex_ar @Pontifex_de @Pontifex_es @Pontifex_fr @Pontifex_it @Pontifex_ln @Pontifex_pl @Pontifex_pt @Pontifex266Arch @HolySeePress The English one is @Pontifex

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The end of an era, the papacy leaves 𝕏🚨

All official @Pontifex accounts on 𝕏 have been archived and won't be used by Pope Leo XIV.
The 9 accounts were set up under Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. They totalled 52,533,102 followers as of May 1, 2025. #DigitalDiplomacy

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The papal accounts are back again, but still haven’t been updated to feature Pope Leo XIV.
What happened?

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The official @Pontifex accounts on X have been archived.🚨

The 9 accounts in English, Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic were set up under Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Together they had 52,533,102 followers as of May 1, 2025.

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Will Pope Leo XIV set up new accounts or just go with his personal account @DrPrevost?!

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Habemus Papam
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV🇻🇦

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The official @Pontifex accounts on X have been archived.🚨

The 9 accounts in English, Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic were set up under Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Together they had 52,533,102 followers as of May 1, 2025.