Forbes' Ten Most Powerful People

Forbes is out with its list of most powerful people in the world. Here are the people who have influenced the world in different capacities.

Nov 05, 2015 09:44 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin retains his place as the world's most powerful. (AFP Photo)

At number two this year is German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (AFP Photo)
US President Barack Obama is on number 3 this year. Forbes said, "it's clear his influence is shrinking, and it's a bigger struggle than ever to get things done. At home, his approval ratings are perpetually stuck under 50%; abroad, he's outshined by Merkel in Europe, and outmaneuvered by Putin in the Middle East." (AFP Photo)
Pope Francis is on number 4. According to Forbes, "he has made it his mission to transform the longstanding conservative image of the Catholic Church." (AFP Photo)

"Xi Jinping holds all three offices required to be China's paramount leader, becoming what some have called the most powerful Chinese ruler since Mao Zedong", said Forbes. (AFP Photo)
World's richest man Bill Gates is on number 6.
US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is on number 7. (AFP Photo)

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is not far behind. He is the eighth most powerful person in the world. (AFP Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked ninth on the Forbes list of powerful people for 2015, up six places from last year when he was at number 15.
Google's Larry Page is on number 10. He is now the CEO of Alphabet, the parent company of Google and several others associated with Google. (AFP Photo)