According to a YouGov poll - a British international company on market research and data analysis - for 2020, with more than 45,000 people in 42 countries, Bill Gates has fallen from the throne of the most admired man in the world, who held it since 2014.

In first place is the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. On the women’s list is Michelle Obama, who ended Angelina Jolie's rule last year. Jolie ranks second, followed by Queen Elizabeth II in third place. Barack Obama is more admired than Donald Trump in any country other than Russia. Donald Trump ranks 15th.

The 10 most admired men in the world:

1. Barack Obama
2. Bill Gates
3. Xi Jinping
4. Narendra Modi
5. Jackie Chan
6. Cristiano Ronaldo
7. Jack Ma
8. Dalai Lama
9. Elon Musk
10. Keanu Reeves

10 most admired women in the world:

1. Michelle Obama
2. Angelina Jolie
3. Mbretëresha Elizabeth II
4. Oprah Winfrey
5. Jennifer Lopez
6. Emma Watson
7. Scarlett Johansson
8. Peng Liyuan
9. Taylor Swift
10. Shakira