Nelson Mandela vs Abraham Lincoln
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Nelson Mandela South Africa · 1918–2013 49% · #9 in the world
- Abraham Lincoln United States · 1809–1865 51% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Abraham Lincoln over Nelson Mandela by just 51% to 49%. Abraham Lincoln is #6 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking, and #2 of the 28 from the United States. Nelson Mandela is #9.
Side by side
| Nelson Mandela | Abraham Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #9 | #6 |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Lived | 1918–2013 | 1809–1865 |