The following is a list of Miss World titleholders from the competition's inaugural edition in 1951 to present.

Miss World titleholders

† = deceased Notes: *

Marjorie Wallace Marjorie Wallace (born January 23, 1954) is an American actress, television host, model and beauty queen. In 1973, she made history as the first woman from the United States to be crowned Miss World, but just 104 days later, pageant officials ...

, the 1973 winner, became the first titleholder not to complete her reign, when in March 1974, she was fired for "failing to fulfill the basic requirements of the job". Organisers extended an offer to first runner-up

Evangeline Pascual Evangeline Louise Ancheta Pascual (born November 30, 1956) is a Filipino actress, artist, radio host and beauty queen who won Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 and represented Philippines at Miss World 1973 where she placed first runner-up. ...

of the Philippines to complete the duties of Miss World for the remainder of the year, but without holding the title; when Pascual turned down that offer, organisers next turned to second runner-up Patsy Yuen of

Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ...

, who accepted. * The 2002 pageant was originally to be held in Abuja,

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

, but was relocated to the United Kingdom after anti-pageant rioting. * The 2008 pageant was originally to be held in

Kyiv Kyiv, also spelled Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyi ...

Ukraine Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian inv ...

, but was relocated to South Africa after a diplomatic crisis between Russia and Georgia. * Three countries have achieved back-to-back wins: Sweden in 1951 and 1952, United Kingdom in 1964 and 1965, and India in 1999 and 2000.

Countries by number of wins

;Assumed wins Titles assumed following resignations. ;Resigned wins ;Dethroned not replaced wins ;Debut wins

Continents by number of wins

Winners gallery

Karolina Bielawska P3202042 (52230263929).jpg, Miss World 2021

Karolina Bielawska Karolina Bielawska (born 11 April 1999) is a Polish model, television presenter, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2021. She became the second titleholder from Poland, the first one being Aneta Kręglicka who won the pageant in 1989. ...

File:Toni Ann-Singh Miss World 2019.jpg, Miss World 2019

Toni-Ann Singh Toni-Ann Singh (born February 1996) is a Jamaican beauty queen who won Miss World 2019. She was previously crowned Miss Jamaica World 2019 and is the fourth woman from Jamaica to win Miss World. She is also the longest-reigning Miss World in the ...

File:Miss Mexico, Vanessa Ponce in 2018.jpg, Miss World 2018

Vanessa Ponce Silvia Vanessa Ponce de León Sánchez (born 7 March 1992), known simply as Vanessa Ponce, is a Mexican model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2018. She is the first Mexican to be crowned as Miss World. In the history of the Miss Wor ...

File:Manushi Chhillar at a press conference, 2017.jpg, Miss World 2017

Manushi Chhillar Manushi Chhillar (born 14 May 1997) is an Indian actress and model, who was the winner of the Miss World 2017 pageant. She represented her state of Haryana at the Femina Miss India 2017 pageant, which she won, and went on to become the sixth r ...

File:Miss World 2016 (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2016
Stephanie Del Valle
File:Mireia Lalaguna (48520628511) (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2015

Mireia Lalaguna Mireia Lalaguna Royo (born 21 November 1992) is a Spanish model, actress and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2015. She was previously crowned Miss World Spain 2015, becoming the first woman from Spain to win Miss World. Early life an ...

File:Rolene Strauss at the annual Citron Polo event, 2018.jpg, Miss World 2014

Rolene Strauss Rolene Strauss (born 22 April 1992) is a South African beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss South Africa 2014 and was later crowned Miss World 2014. She is the third South African woman to be crowned Miss World, after Penelope Anne Coelen in ...

File:Miss World 2013 Megan Young (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2013

Megan Young Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...

File:Yu Wenxia in Mumbai Airport.jpg, Miss World 2012

Yu Wenxia Yu Wenxia (; born 6 August 1989) is a Chinese actress, television host, singer, model and beauty queen. She won Miss World 2012 in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, the second Chinese national to do so after Zhang Zilin in 2007. Early life and educa ...

File:Ivian sar. (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2011

Ivian Sarcos Ivian Sarcos (born July 26, 1989) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2011 on November 6, 2011, in London, United Kingdom. Sarcos is the sixth woman from Venezuela to win Miss World. Early life Ivian was a diploma ...

File:Alexandria Mills at Robley Rex VAMC.jpg, Miss World 2010

Alexandria Mills Alexandria Nichole Mills (born February 26, 1992) is an American model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2010 on October 30, 2010, in Sanya, China. Mills is the third woman from the United States to win Miss World. Early life Mills ...

File:Freedom of the City - Kaiane Aldorino - September 2011 (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2009

Kaiane Aldorino Kaiane Loise Aldorino Lopez, GMH ( née Aldorino; born 8 July 1986) is a Gibraltarian politician, former Mayor of Gibraltar and beauty queen who won Miss World 2009. From 2017 to 2019, she held the ceremonial position of Mayor of Gibraltar, a ...

File:MissWorld 2008 (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2008

Ksenia Sukhinova Ksenia Vladimirovna Sukhinova (russian: Ксе́ния Влади́мировна Сухи́нова; born 26 August 1987) is a Russian model, television host and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2008. She was the second Russian woman to ...

File:Miss World 2007 - Zhang Zilin (3243539382) (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2007

Zhang Zilin Zhang Zilin () is a Chinese actress, singer, fashion model and beauty queen who won Miss China World in 2007 and later was crowned as Miss World 2007. Biography Zhang was born in Weihai, Shandong, on March 22, 1984. She then moved to Haidian Dis ...

File:Taťána Gregor Brzobohatá (2018).jpg, Miss World 2006

Taťána Kuchařová Taťána Kuchařová (; born 23 December 1987) is a Czech dancer, model and beauty queen who won the title of Miss Czech Republic and Miss World 2006. In doing so, she made history to become the first woman from the Czech Republic ever to win ...

File:MajuMantillaHuanchaco (cropped).jpg, Miss World 2004
María Julia Mantilla
File:2016-02-01 Rosanna Davison.jpg, Miss World 2003

Rosanna Davison Rosanna Diane Davison (born 17 April 1984) is an Irish actress, singer, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2003. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh, and the song "For Rosanna" was written by her father for hi ...

File:Azra Akın (2004).jpg, Miss World 2002

Azra Akin Azra was a Croatian and Yugoslav rock band that was one of the most popular acts of the Yugoslav new wave music of the 1980s. Azra was formed in 1977 by its frontman Branimir "Johnny" Štulić. The other two members of the original line-up we ...

File:Agbani Darego Miss World 2001.jpg, Miss World 2001

Agbani Darego Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR (born 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World. Early life Abonnema-native Darego was bo ...

File:Priyanka At Nikon Camera Launch.jpg, Miss World 2000

Priyanka Chopra Priyanka Chopra Jonas (; ; born 18 July 1982) is an Indian actress and producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, Chopra is one of India's highest-paid actresses and has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awar ...

File:Yukta at an event in Mangiamo restaurant, Mumbai (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1999

Yukta Mookhey Yukta Inderlal Mookhey is an Indian civic activist and the winner of Miss World 1999. She is the fourth Indian woman to win Miss World and was previously crowned as Femina Miss India World in 1999. She is a former model and actress, and has wo ...

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File:Linor (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1998

Linor Abargil Linor Abargil ( he, לינור אברג'יל, sometimes spelled ''Linor Aberjil''; born February 17, 1980) is an Israeli lawyer, actress, model and beauty queen who won the Miss World beauty pageant in 1998, shortly after being raped. Since then ...

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File:Diana Hayden walks for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC's show for CPAA 17 (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1997

Diana Hayden Diana Hayden (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, television host, model and the winner of Miss World 1997 pageant. She is the third Indian woman to win the title of Miss World. She also won three subtitles during the pageant and is the o ...

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File:Miss Mundo 1995, Jacqueline Aguilera.jpg, Miss World 1995

Jacqueline Aguilera Jacqueline María Aguilera Marcano (born 17 November 1976 in Valencia, Carabobo) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who became the fifth woman from Venezuela to capture the Miss World crown. Former Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai handed over ...

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File:Rai Aishwarya.jpg, Miss World 1994

Aishwarya Rai Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ( Rai; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress who is primarily known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films. The winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant, she has established herself as one of the most popular celebriti ...

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File:Lisa Hanna (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1993

Lisa Hanna Lisa Rene Shanti Hanna (born August 20, 1975) is a Jamaican politician and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1993, becoming the third Jamaican to win the title. A member of the opposition People's National Party, Hanna currently serves a ...

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File:Silvana Suárez.jpg, Miss World 1978
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Silvana Suárez Silvana Rosa Suárez Clarence (; 29 September 1958 – 21 October 2022) was an Argentine model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1978 contest, representing Argentina. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom. Suárez became the sec ...

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File:Mary Stavin.jpg, Miss World 1977

Mary Stävin Mary Ann-Catrin Stävin (born 20 August 1957) is a Swedish actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1977 in London. She is the third Swedish woman to win the Miss World crown. Acting career Among her more prominent acting roles are bi ...

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File:Jennifer Hosted, Miss Grenada as Miss World 1970.jpg, Miss World 1970

Jennifer Hosten Jennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first black woman and the first woman f ...

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File:Bob Hope with Eva Rueber-Staier during USO tour on USS Saratoga (CVA-60) 1969 (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1969

Eva Rueber-Staier Eva Rueber-Staier (born 20 February 1951) is an Austrian actress, TV host, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1969. Biography Rueber-Staier was born in 1951 in Bruck an der Mur, Styria. She won the title of Miss Austria and participated ...

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File:Penelope Plummer (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1968

Penelope Plummer Penelope Plummer (born 26 October 1949) is an Australian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1968. The then 18-year-old librarian from Kempsey, New South Wales, became the first contestant from her country to win the titl ...

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File:Madeleine Hartog Bel (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1967

Madeline Hartog-Bel Madeleine Hartog-Bel (born January, 11 1946) is a Peruvian model and beauty queen who won the 1967 Miss World contest, representing Peru.

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File:Miss World 1966, Dr. Reita Faria in Africa.jpg, Miss World 1966

Reita Faria Reita Faria Powell ( née Faria; born 23 August 1943) is an Indian physician, former model and the winner of the Miss World 1966 pageant. Born in Bombay to Goan parents, Faria is the first Asian woman to win the beauty contest. She is also t ...

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File:Ann Sidney 1965.jpg, Miss World 1964

Ann Sidney Ann Sidney (born 27 March 1944) is a British actress, TV Host and beauty queen who won the 1964 Miss World contest representing the United Kingdom. Early life Sidney moved to Poole when very young. She went to Martin Road School in Parkstone a ...

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File:Rina Lodders (1963).jpg, Miss World 1962
Catharina Lodders,
File:Norma Cappagli in Argentina (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1960
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Norma Cappagli Norma Gladys Cappagli (20 September 1939 – 22 December 2020) was an Argentine model and beauty queen who won the 1960 Miss World contest, after being crowned Miss Argentina World 1960. She was the first model from Argentina to win the title. ...

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File:Corine Rottschäfer (miss World 1959).jpg, Miss World 1959
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Corine Rottschäfer Corine Spier-Rottschäfer (8 May 1938 – 24 September 2020) was a Dutch model and beauty queen who won the 1959 Miss World contest, representing the Netherlands.. missworld.com She was the first woman from her country to win the title. The pa ...

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File:Penelope Anne Coelen, Miss South Africa.jpg, Miss World 1958

Penelope Coelen Penelope Anne Coelen (born 15 April 1940) is a retired South African actress, model and beauty queen who was Miss World 1958. She was the first major international titleholder to come from Africa. Early life Penelope Anne Coelen was from Du ...

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File:Marita Lindahl, Miss Suomi 1957 (2) (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1957
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Marita Lindahl Marita Lindahl (17 October 1938 – 21 March 2017) was a Finnish model and beauty queen who won the 1957 Miss World beauty pageant, after being crowned Miss Finland 1957 by Miss Finland 1956, Sirpa Helena Koivu. She became the first woman from ...

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File:Petra Schürmann 5179.jpg, Miss World 1956
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Petra Schürmann Petra Schürmann-Freund (; 15 September 1933 – 14 January 2010) was a German actress, model, TV announcer and beauty queen who won Miss World 1956. Biography Schürmann won the 1956 Miss World contest, representing West Germany. ...

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File:Miss Venezuela 1955 titleholder, Susana Duijm.jpg, Miss World 1955
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File:Miss World 1954, Antigone Costanda (close up).jpg, Miss World 1954

Antigone Costanda Antigone Costanda ( ar, أنتيجون كوستان) ( el, Αντιγόνη Κωνσταντά, born c. 1934 in Alexandria) is an Egyptian designer, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1954. The pageant took place on October 18, 1954, in ...

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File:Miss World 1953, Denise Perrier, Frankrijk.jpg, Miss World 1953

Denise Perrier Denise Perrier (born February 13, 1935 in Ambérieu-en-Bugey)

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File:May Louise Flodin a (cropped).jpg, Miss World 1952
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May-Louise Flodin May-Louise Flodin (5 September 1934 – 4 February 2011) was a Swedish model and beauty queen who won the Miss World contest in 1952, representing of Sweden. She was the second winner, and was crowned by her predecessor, Kiki Håkansson Kerst ...

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File:Kiki Håkansson in 1950.jpg, Miss World 1951

Kiki Håkansson Kerstin Margareta "Kiki" Håkansson (17 June 1929 – 11 November 2011) was a Swedish model and beauty queen who was the first winner of the Miss World beauty pageant after being crowned Miss Sweden World in 1951. Miss World 1951 Originally th ...

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