According to Statista, these are the accounts with the most followers on X, formerly Twitter, in 2025, offering a glimpse into who truly shapes global conversations.
From 69.2 million in January 2022 to 225.1 million by October 2025, Elon Musk’s following has grown at rocket speed like his SpaceX ventures.
Ex-President of United States, Barack Obama’s follower base rose from 130.5 million in 2022 to 131.9 million in 2025 making him still one of the most respected opinion-makers in the world.
Football’s finest doesn’t only conquer on the field, he rules the Internet too. Cristiano Ronaldo’s following soared from 96.5 million in 2022 to 115.7 million in 2025. Saude, CR7.
India’s Prime Minister has turned X into a digital stage of democracy, doing a far more superior job of it than any other global leader, including verbose Donald Trump. His followers grew from 74.2 million in 2022 to a whopping 109 million in 2025.
From pop charts to trending hashtags, boy-man Justin Bieber continues to charm the world. His followers increased from 108.9 million in 2022 to 114.3 million in 2025. No wonder he sang Confident in 2013.
From 87.4 million in 2022, US President Donald Trump's probably mainly MAGA fans on Twitter surged to 108.7 million in 2025.
In the worlds of music, beauty, and power, Rihanna reigns like an empress, conquering them all. Her X following rose from 104 million in 2022 to 108.3 million in 2025. You Da One!