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Top 10 countries with the most Miss Universe wins: The Miss Universe pageant has evolved since its inception in 1952. What began as a traditional beauty competition has transformed into a global platform embracing diversity and advocacy. Today, the pageant celebrates inclusivity, welcoming contestants of various backgrounds, identities, and body types, while bringing attention to social impact and personal empowerment. This evolution reflects broader cultural shifts and positions Miss Universe as more than just a showcase of beauty.
“We are part of a legacy, a history and a tradition that upholds the recognition of women’s values, their empowerment, and the start of a lifelong journey that inspires change,” the official website of the Miss Universe organisation reads.
The organisation further states that its principles have progressed. “Through the years, the values that inspire the Miss Universe Organisation have evolved, and the principles we believe in have guided us into a new era, where our biggest concerns are the powerful and deep personal stories behind every woman who will walk the stage,” the website adds.
The 74th Miss Universe contest is slated for November 21 this year at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Meanwhile, Manika Vishwakarma was crowned as the Miss Universe India 2025 on August 18 in a ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Tanya Sharma from Uttar Pradesh ended up as the first runner-up, and Mehak Dhingra from Haryana emerged as the second runner-up.
Miss Universe 2024 was the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, and Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark emerged as the winner. As the world awaits the Miss Universe 2025 contest, here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the most wins.
| Rank | Countries | Number of wins | Year |
| 1 | United States | 9 | 1954, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1980, 1995, 1997, 2012, 2022 |
| 2 | Venezuela | 7 | 1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2013 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | 5 | 1970, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2006 |
| 4 | Philippines | 4 | 1969, 1973, 2015, 2018 |
| 5 | India | 3 | 1994, 2000, 2021 |
| 6 | Mexico | 3 | 1991, 2010, 2020 |
| 7 | South Africa | 3 | 1978, 2017, 2019 |
| 8 | Sweden | 3 | 1955, 1966, 1984 |
| 9 | Brazil | 2 | 1963, 1968 |
| 10 | Japan | 2 | 1959, 2007 |
