Miss World 2025 was the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on 31 May 2025.
At the end of the event, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic crowned Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand at her successor. This is the first time Thailand has won in the history of the pageant and the second Southeast Asian country to capture the title after the Philippines in 2013. The first, second, third runner-ups were Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje, Poland's Maja Klajda and Martinique's Aurélie Joachim.
Contestants from 108 countries and territories competed in the pageant, and was co-hosted by Miss World 2016, Stephanie Del Valle and Sachiin Kumbhar. Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter performed in this edition.
Background
On 19 February 2025, the organizers announced that the final event would take place on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, India. This was the third time the pageant was held in India, following Miss World 1996 and Miss World 2023.
Selection of participants Contestants from one-hundred and eight countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant.
Replacements Several representatives either withdrew from the competition or were replaced for various reasons. The following are the confirmed changes:
Miss Czech Republic 2023, Justýna Zedníková, was replaced by Miss Czech Republic 2024, Adéla Štroffeková. Zedníková later participated in Miss Supranational 2024, where she was second runner-up. Miss Tunisia 2023, Amira Afli, was replaced by Miss Tunisia 2025, Lamis Redissi.
Noelia Hernandez of Belize withdrew from the competition for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by her first runner-up, Shayari Morataya. Miss Côte d'Ivoire 2024, Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, was replaced by her first runner-up, Fatoumata Coulibaly. Miss World Cayman Islands 2024, Latecia Bush, was replaced by her second runner-up, Jada Ramoon.
Manita Hang of Cambodia withdrew for personal reasons, and replaced by Julia Russell.
Ariet Sanjarova of Kyrgyzstan withdrew for unspecified reasons and was replaced by Aizhan Chanacheva. Albertina Haimbala of Namibia stepped down from the competition for unknown reasons and was replaced by Selma Kamanya. Micaela Nikolalev of Moldova was replaced by Anghelina Chitaica, with no explanation provided.
Kimberly Joseph of Mauritius was replaced by Wenna Rumnah for unspecified reasons. Elvira Yordanova of Bulgaria withdrew from the competition after signing a contract with an organization not affiliated with Miss World Bulgaria, which led to her relinquishing her national title. She was replaced by Teodora Miltenova.
In some countries, new representatives were appointed after the reigning titleholders' terms concluded:
Miss Polonia 2024, Maja Klajda, replaced Ewa Jakubiec as Poland's representative after the end of Jakubiec's reign. Miss World Japan 2024, Kiana Tomita, succeeded Maya Negishi, the 2023 titleholder, who was unable to compete internationally due to the conclusion of her reign.
Ismeli Jarquín, originally crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2024, resigned for undisclosed reasons. She was replaced by her first runner-up, Julia Aguilar, who did not compete. Both were replaced by Miss World Nicaragua 2025, Virmania Rodríguez.
Milla Magee of England withdrew during the competition for ethical concerns, and was replaced by her first runner-up, Charlotte Grant.
Returns and withdrawals This edition saw the returns of Suriname, which last competed in 2012; North Macedonia (as Macedonia) in 2015; Latvia and Zambia in 2018; Kyrgyzstan in 2019; and Albania, Armenia, and Equatorial Guinea in 2021.
Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Liberia, Macau, Morocco, and Uruguay withdrew from the competition due to their respective national organizations failing to appoint a delegate, organize a national pageant, or retain the Miss World franchise.
Miss Lesotho 2023, Lerato Masila withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Tracy Nabukeera of Tanzania withdrew due to lack of sponsorship, Daniela Vojtasová of Slovakia cited academic commitments. Min Jung of South Korea withdrew due to an injury. Fabiola Vindas of Costa Rica withdrew after her national organization lost the Miss World franchise, and instead competed in Miss Supranational 2025. Nikoline Andresen of Norway withdrew due to scheduling conflicts and instead competed in Miss International 2025.
Results
Placements Placement Contestant Miss World 2025 – Suchata Chuangsri 1st Runner-Up – Hasset Dereje 2nd Runner-Up – Maja Klajda 3rd Runner-Up – Aurélie Joachim Top 8 – Jéssica Pedroso – Selma Kamanya – Krishnah Gravidez – Mariia Melnychenko Top 20 – Guadalupe Alomar – Jasmine Stringer – Princesse Issié – Nandini Gupta – Jasmine Gerhardt – Chiara Esposito – Nada Koussa – Joy Raimi – Valeria Pérez – Lamis Redissi – Athenna Crosby – Millie-Mae Adams Top 40 – Karen Jansen – Anicia Gaothusi – Mayra Delgado – Eliise Randmaa – Christee Guirand – Monica Sembiring – Tahje Bennett – Saroop Roshi – Andrea Nikolić – Samantha Poole – Hannah Johns – Karol Rodríguez – Aleksandra Rutović – Zainab Jama – Anna-Lise Nanton – İdil Bilgen – Natasha Nyonyozi – Ý Nhi Huỳnh – Faith Bwalya – Courtney Jongwe
Continental Queens of Beauty The final pageant announced the Top 8 finalists composed of four continental winners and four first runners-up. The first runner-up from the new titleholder's continent was promoted to continental winner. After the finals concluded, the pageant awarded separately the titles for Caribbean and Oceania regions. Continent/Region Contestant Africa – Hasset Dereje Americas – Jéssica Pedroso Asia – Krishnah Gravidez Caribbean – Aurélie Joachim Europe – Maja Klajda Oceania – Jasmine Stringer
Special Award The Miss World Organization has announced that actor and founder of the Sood Charity Foundation, Sonu Sood, will be presented with the prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Grand Finale. Award Recipient Humanitarian Award Sonu Sood
Pageant Format Miss World uses a continent-based format. Ten contestants from each of the four regions—Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania, and Europe—advance to the Top 40, including Fast Track winners who qualify automatically. Judges then select a Top 5 from each region, forming a Top 20, which is further narrowed to a Top 2 per region. The four regional winners become the overall Top 4 finalists. One of them is crowned Miss World, while the others are named first, second, and third runners-up.
Selection committee Donna Walsh — Official stage director for 72nd Miss World Dr. Carina Tyrrell — Public health physician, philanthropist, investor, Fellow at the University of Cambridge, and Miss England 2014 Julia Morley — Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization Manushi Chhillar — Indian actress, model, and Miss World 2017 from India Namrata Shirodkar — Indian actress Rana Daggubati — Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur Shri Jayesh Ranjan Ias — Special Indian chief secretary government of Telangana Sonu Sood — Indian actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist Sudha Reddy — Indian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
Challenge Events Sports Challenge
The Sports Challenge finale took place at Gachibowli Stadium on 17 May, where all the contestants competed for a place among this year's quarter-finalists, and a spot in the Top 10 of the winner's continental region.
Advanced to the Top 40 via Sports Challenge.
Placement Continent/Team Contestant Winner Europe(Blue Team) – Eliise Randmaa 2nd place Americas and Caribbean(Green Team) – Aurélie Joachim 3rd place – Emma Morrison 4th place – Anna-Lise Nanton Top 32(Continental Qualifiers) Africa(Yellow Team) – Núria Assis – Anicia Gaothusi – Hasset Dereje – Grace Ramtu – Selma Kamanya – Joy Raimi – Zainab Jama – Courtney Jongwe Americas and Caribbean(Green Team) – Shubrainy Dams – Sofía Estupinián – Jeimy Escobedo – Maryely Leal – Virmania Rodríguez Asia and Oceania(Red Team) – Jasmine Stringer – Monica Sembiring – Kiana Tomita – Erdenesuvd Batbayar – Samantha Poole – Krishnah Gravidez – Delvina Katerina Luther – İdil Bilgen Europe(Blue Team) – Karen Jansen – Teodora Miltenova – Agathe Cauet – Jasmine Gerhardt – Jane Knoetser – Hannah Johns – Alida Tomanič
Talent Challenge In the talent challenge, continental qualifier contestants showcased their skills in music, dance, and art. The finalists returned to the Talent Challenge in Shilpakala Vedika on 22 May. The winner of the segment was advanced to the overall Top 10 in her respective continental group.
Advanced to the Top 40 via Talent Challenge.
Placement Candidate Winner – Monica Sembiring 2nd place – Princesse Issié 3rd place – Chiara EspositoTop 24 – Guadalupe Alomar – Jasmine Stringer – Jéssica Pedroso – Jada Ramoon – Adéla Štroffeková – Eliise Randmaa – Hasset Dereje – Silvia Dörre Sánchez – Nandini Gupta – Jasmine Gerhardt – Tahje Bennett – Grace Ramtu – Martine Cutajar – Jane Knoester – Joy Raimi – Krishnah Gravidez – Anudi Gunasekara – Anna-Lise Nanton – Athenna Crosby – Millie-Mae Adams Top 48(Continental Qualifiers) Africa – Núria Assis – Anicia Gaothusi – Estela Nguema Mangue – Lamis Redissi – Faith Bwalya Americas and Caribbean – Aurélie Joachim – Yanina Gómez – Valeria Pérez – Chenella Rozendaal Asia and Oceania – Adrine Achemyan – Aklima Atika Konika – Julia Russell – Wanting Liu – Sabina Idrissova – Saroop Roshi – Khisa Khin – Ý Nhi Huỳnh Europe – Shania Ballester – Stella Michailidou – Marija Mišurova – Anghelina Chitaica – Andrea Nikolić – Maja Klajda – Aleksandra Rutović – Alida Tomanič
Head-to-Head Challenge Presentations began on 20 May; all delegates introduced themselves during one-on-one discussions on global issues as part of the Head-to-Head Challenge. This event showcased the participants' intellectual abilities, confidence, and communication skills. The shortlisted delegates competed in the final round, which was held on 23 May at the Hotel Trident.
Advanced to the Top 40 via Head-to-Head Challenge.
Placement Continent Contestant Winners Africa – Faith Bwalya Americas and Caribbean – Anna-Lise Nanton Asia and Oceania – İdil Bilgen Europe – Millie-Mae Adams Top 8 Africa – Selma Kamanya Americas and Caribbean – Jéssica Pedroso Asia and Oceania – Suchata Chuangsri Europe – Jasmine Gerhardt Top 20(Continental Qualifiers) Africa – Zainab Jama – Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg – Natasha Nyonyozi Americas and Caribbean – Jada Ramoon – Zalika Samuels – Chenella Rozendaal Asia and Oceania – Kiana Tomita – Nada Koussa – Anudi Gunasekara Europe – Agathe Cauet – Silvia Dörre Sánchez – Corina Mrazek
Top Model Challenge The Miss World Top Model Challenge was held on 24 May.
Advanced to the Top 40 via Top Model Challenge.
Placement Continent Contestant Winners Africa – Selma Kamanya Americas and Caribbean – Aurélie Joachim Asia and Oceania – Nandini Gupta Europe – Jasmine Gerhardt Top 8(Continental Qualifiers) Africa – Fatoumata Coulibaly Americas and Caribbean – Valeria Cannavò Asia and Oceania – Samantha Poole Europe – Karen Jansen
Best Designer Dress Continent Contestant Africa – Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg Americas and Caribbean – Valeria Pérez Asia and Oceania – Samantha Poole Europe – Mariia Melnychenko
Beauty With a Purpose On 26 May, the Beauty with Purpose presentations at HITEX Exhibition Centre spotlighted social service projects led by contestants.
Advanced to the Top 40 via Beauty With a Purpose.
Placement Continent Contestant Winner Asia and Oceania – Monica SembiringTop 4(Continental Winners) Africa – Natasha Nyonyozi Americas and Caribbean – Valeria Pérez Europe – Millie-Mae Adams Top 8(Continental Qualifiers) Africa – Lachaeveh Davies Americas and Caribbean – Yanina Gómez Asia and Oceania – Ý Nhi Huỳnh Europe – Corina Mrazek
Multimedia Challenge