TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025
- Dec 1, 2025, USA
TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year has been annually presented to a person, group, object, or idea that “for better or worse has done the most to influence the events of the year” since 1927.
Many high-profile figures have received the title in the past, including world leaders, tech gurus, pioneering scientists, popstars, and brave astronauts, to name a few recipients.
Continue reading to learn more about TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025, including its date, potential recipients, past recipients, and more.
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When Will TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025 Be Announced?
TIME Magazine traditionally announces its Person of the Year within the first two weeks of December. Therefore, you will need to wait until the end of the year to find out who has been chosen for the title in 2025.
Who is Most Likely to Receive the Honor This Year?
Many high-profile figures are in the running to be named TIME’s Person of the Year 2025.
BEO betting odds are showing Donald Trump is the frontrunner for the honor. If so, it will be his second consecutive year, as he received the title in 2024 due to defeating Kamala Harris in the US presidential election and surviving an assassination attempt.
It will be the third time in his career that he has landed the cover, as he was named TIME’s Person of the Year in 2016 after defeating Hilary Clinton in the US presidential election.
As President Trump has become heavily involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and recently introduced controversial international tariffs that will alter global economies, he is in a strong position to receive the honor this year.
Other high-profile names could be selected as TIME’s Person of the Year 2025. For instance, Elon Musk could earn the cover again due to his space exploration efforts, advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and neural health, or his global influence on politics and business.
Of course, you cannot rule out Xi Jinping, the President of China, as he isn’t afraid to battle the US in a trade war following President Trump’s new tariffs. Also, he remains committed to strengthening China’s trade, investments, and technologies, which could have a global impact.
Other famous figures in the running for Person of the Year 2025 include AI, Joe Rogan, JD Vance, Kate Middleton, Jerome Powell, and Mark Carney, to name a few people.
Who Are Past Recipients of TIME’s Person of the Year?
Many of the most recognizable faces in the world have been named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year. For example, the title has been presented to 24 US presidents, Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Francis, Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, Jeff Bezos, and more.
What Will the 2025 Recipient Receive?
The recipient of TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year 2025 will appear on the cover of the iconic publication.
Also, the magazine will feature a detailed profile of the recipient to highlight their positive or negative global impact over the past twelve months.
The recipient will not receive a financial reward or a physical gift, but the cover will honor their international influence.
However, it is important to note that not all recipients are happy to appear on the prestigious cover, as some have turned down an interview and photo shoot, such as Donald Trump.
