Time 100

Time 100 (often stylized as TIME 100) is an annual article that lists 100 of the most influential people in the world. It is published by the American news magazine Time. It was first published in 1999 as the result of a debate among American academics, politicians, and journalists, the list is now a highly publicized annual event.^[1]

Only the winner of the Reader's Poll, conducted days before the official list is revealed, is chosen by the general public.^[2]

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American singer Katy Perry appeared once on Time 100.

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American singer Beyoncé has made three appearances on Time 100

Categories of Time 100^[3]

Artist
Icons
Pioneers
Leaders
Titans
Innovators

Time 100 Media

Xi Jinping Listed thirteen times: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2009 (Finalist in 2023)
Barack Obama Listed eleven times: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2005 (Finalist in 2018)
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Oprah Winfrey Listed eleven times: 2022, 2018, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and the 20th century (Finalist in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2012)
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Hillary Clinton Listed ten times: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2004 (Finalist in 2013 and 2010)
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Angela Merkel Listed nine times: 2020, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, and 2006 (Finalist in 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2010, and 2008)
Kim Jong Un Listed eight times: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011 (Finalist in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019)
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Vladimir Putin Listed seven times: 2022, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2008, and 2004 (Finalist in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2012, 2011, 2009, and 2007)
Official Presidential Portrait of President Donald J. Trump (2025) (3x4 close cropped).jpg

Donald Trump Listed seven times: 2025, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 (Finalist in 2023 and 2022)
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Joe Biden Listed six times: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2013, and 2011 (Finalist in 2016)
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Pope Francis Listed six times: 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 (Finalist in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2018)