Will Mark Zuckerberg Win TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025?
Will Mark Zuckerberg Win TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025?
Mark Zuckerberg is arguably one of the most influential figures in the world right now. As the CEO of META, he has a vast global reach and influence, as most of the global population is likely using at least one of his social media platforms.
As TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year is often presented to a high-profile figure “who, for better or worse, has most influenced the events of the year,” the 41-year-old Facebook co-founder could receive the title this year.
Read on to learn if Mark Zuckerberg is likely to win TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2025.
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Zuckerberg’s Global Influence Makes Him a Contender
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is responsible for operating some of the biggest social media platforms in the world, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
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Who Will Be TIME Magazine's 2025 Person of the Year? Betting Odds & Prediction
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Donald Trump Wins - Yes | 24.63% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Elon Musk Wins - Yes | 12.35% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Xi Jinping Wins - Yes | 5.74% |
As billions of people use the apps daily, there is no question that he has a significant influence on people from all walks of life.
What’s more, Zuckerberg has reportedly heavily invested in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), with the aim of developing the leading open-source model of AI, which could impact the economy, the technology sector, and other industries.
What’s more, he could be chosen due to the many controversies surrounding META platforms, as many people are growing increasingly concerned about misinformation, data privacy, and content moderation.
As social media apps can affect politics, the economy, and society, there is increased pressure on social media apps and, in turn, on Zuckerberg. Therefore, his influence, “for better or worse,” could result in him being named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025.
It would be the second time in his career that he has been named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, as he received the title in 2010 for Facebook’s impact and connectivity.
President Trump is Projected to Win
BEO Betting odds are showing President Donald Trump is most likely to be named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year.
As the President of the United States, he has significant global influence, as his decisions impact the world’s economies, foreign policies, and militaries.
Eager to make the most of his second time in office, President Trump has made various changes to American policies since his return in January 2025, causing ripple effects internationally.
For example, he introduced higher tariffs for imported goods in more than twenty countries, such as South Korea, Brazil, China, and Japan. The tariff hikes have caused significant economic uncertainty, and they are likely to disrupt global trade and supply chains.
What’s more, the Trump Administration has withdrawn from various international organizations and agreements, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Also, it has decreased its foreign aid financing, which will affect various humanitarian organizations and negatively impact countries in need worldwide.
If President Trump is named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025, it will mark his second consecutive year and the third time in his career, as he earned the title in 2016 after winning his first Presidential election.
Many Influential Figures Are in the Running
President Trump isn’t the only high-profile figure who could prevent Mark Zuckerberg from being named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2025.
Many other high-profile figures have significant global influence that could help them land the cover in December 2025.
For example, Xi Jinping has much global influence as the paramount leader of China. Plus, Elon Musk is reshaping various industries, such as aerospace, automotive, AI, health, and social media.
However, they could be overlooked for Joe Rogan, Jeff Bezos, JD Vance, or even artificial intelligence.
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