Forbes names Putin world’s most powerful man
Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again come first on Forbes magazine’s list of the world's most powerful people followed by US President-elect Donald Trump.
The Forbes list, released on Wednesday, is compiled in consideration of the candidates' financial resources, their power in multiple spheres over a large number of people, and if they actively used their power.
It lists 74 people – one for every 100 million of the planet’s inhabitants – annually and is currently in its eighth year.
2016 is the fourth consecutive year that Putin has come in first place in the list.
“Forbes’s list this year of the world’s most powerful people reflects rapid and profound change happening around the globe,” said Forbes contributing editor David Ewalt.
“The biggest trend this year is likely the rise to power of Donald Trump, as well as the increasing power of his supporters and allies,” he added.
Trump’s rising from last year’s number 72 on the list to second place is the biggest jump registered so far by Forbes.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel came in third place and still retains the top spot of the world’s most powerful woman.
This year British Prime Minister Theresa May became a new addition to the list, coming in at number 13.
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