List Of 200+ Beauty Pageants Around The World

Beauty pageant competitions are there for every individual to showcase their talent, personality, and physical attributes on the local, national, and international stage. You will be surprised to know about the number of beauty pageants in the world. To give you a brief look, we have compiled a massive list of beauty pageants. There are beauty pageants for both male and female.

In fact, the beauty pageants are also divided into multiple titles — Miss, Teen, Mister, and more. Though there are many beauty pageants in the world, we have the four major international beauty pageants for women that are worldwide recognized. To participate in this beauty pageant, the contestants achieve the title of local and national pageants. We will try to cover every single beauty pageant in our rundown.

4 Major International Beauty Pageants For Women

Before going on to the small pageants, we will talk a little about the main international beauty pageants that are watched by a large number of audiences. These beauty pageants are worldwide known for their engaging rounds of selecting beauty queens. Women from all over the world participate and compete with challenging contestants.

1. Miss World [1951]

Miss World is one of the top beauty pageants running since 1951. This oldest existing international pageant attracts candidates from over 100 countries. It’s one of the most important beauty pageants in the world. Miss World doesn’t only focus on physical attributes but also intelligence, talent, and social awareness.

There are multiple segments to win the competition. The winners of Miss World became a global sensation and spread awareness on essential topics. At the time of its inception, Miss World was supposed to be just a ‘swimsuit’ competition but things took a turn for good and it became one of the well-known beauty pageants. Miss World is handled by the Miss World Organisation and the pageant has raised billions for charities.

2. Miss Universe [1952]

Miss Universe was introduced just a year after the inception of Miss World. This major beauty pageant is handled by the United States and Thailand-based Miss Universe Organization. This annual international pageant is considered to be the best one. The audiences get to witness beautiful and intelligent candidates from over 90 countries.

Women have to win their local and national beauty pageants to participate in Miss Universe. The pageant features women with beauty and brains. To be crowned Miss Universe, participants must excel in multiple levels, like the swimwear, evening gown, and interview segments. Winners of the beauty pageant have the opportunity to travel the world, receive scholarships, enjoy beauty products, and more rewards.

3. Miss International [1960]

The Japan-based major beauty pageant is also known as The International Beauty Pageant. This competition is organised by the International Culture Association. The pageant features contestants from around 70 countries. Women come on this international stage and represent their unique culture. Miss International focuses on spreading goodwill and promoting peace.

The winner gets an opportunity to be a part of charitable activities and serve as a global ambassador. Their role as a global ambassador allows them to make a significant change and contribute to society for its betterment. The main slogan of Miss International is ‘the realization of world peace through mutual understanding’. It’s known for its ‘Love, Peace, and Beauty’ theme.

4. Miss Earth [2001]

Miss Earth is based in the Philippines and is known to advocate for environmental awareness and social responsibility. The beauty pageant is organized by The Miss Earth Foundation. The winners of the beauty pageants get the opportunity to promote environmental causes by going on school tours, doing cleanups, holding street campaigns, and more.

Miss Earth also focuses on educating young individuals about environmental issues. They also educate people from all over the world against environmental degradation and environmental protection.

The Miss Earth Foundation follows 5Rs — rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect. Miss Earth contestants are judged on their intelligence and knowledge about environmental issues and its policies. The competition includes a swimsuit round, an evening gown, and a question-and-answer segment.

46 Minor Beauty Pageants For Women 

After the inception of the four major beauty pageants, a vast number of minor beauty pageants were introduced, these beauty pageants are also quite popular but have contestants from a limited number of countries. The minor beauty pageants comprise competitions for models, talents, tourism, and more. Around 6 minor beauty pageants were introduced recently in 2023.

1. Miss Intercontinental [1971]
2. Miss Globe [1974]
3. World Miss University [1986]
4. Miss Model of the World [1988]
5. Top Model of the World [1993]
6. Miss Tourism International [1994]
7. The Miss Globe [2004]
8. Miss Aura International [2006]
9. Miss United Continents [2006]
10. Miss Tourism Metropolitan International [2007]
11. Miss Supranational [2009]
12. Miss Supertalent [2011]
13. Miss Scuba International [2011]
14. Face of Beauty International [2012]
15. Miss Grand International [2013]
16. Miss Global [2013]
17. Miss Heritage Global [2013]
18. Miss Global International [2014]
19. Miss Eco International [2015]
20. Miss Planet International [2016]
21. Miss Cosmo World [2017]
22. Miss Multinational [2017]
23. Miss Progress International [2017]
24. Miss Polo International [2018]
25. Miss Glam World [2018]
26. Miss Glamour Look International [2019]
27. Miss Supermodel Worldwide [2019]
28. Queen of International Tourism [2019]
29. World Tourism Queen [2020]
30. World’s Unforgettable Beauty [2020]
31. Miss Ambar World [2021]
32. Miss Elite [2021]
33. Miss Glamour International [2021]
34. Miss Environment International [2022]
35. Miss Fabulous International [2022]
36. Miss Face of Humanity [2022]
37. Miss Petite Global [2022]
38. Supermodel International [2022]
39. Miss Supraglobal [2022]
40. Miss Business Global [2023]
41. Miss Mutya International [2023]
42. Universal Woman [2023]
43. Miss Omninational [2023]
44. Miss Charm [2023]
45. Miss Cosmo [2023]
46. Miss Multiverse

23 Continental And Regional Beauty Pageant For Women

This continental and regional beauty pageant includes women competing for the title of Miss Asia, Miss Europe, and more. These beauty pageants only feature women from a specific continent or region.

1. Miss Europe [1927]
2. Reinado Internacional del Café [1957]
3. Miss Scandinavia [1961]
4. Miss Asia Pacific International [1965]
5. Miss América Latina [1981]
6. Miss Asian America [1985]
7. Miss Asia Pageant [1985]
8. Reina Mundial del Banano [1985]
9. Miss Pacific Islands [1987]
10. Miss Chinese International Pageant [1988]
11. Miss India Worldwide [1990]
12. Reina Hispanoamericana [1991]
13. Miss Chinese World [2005]
14. Miss Arab World [2006]
15. Miss University Africa [2010]
16. World Muslimah [2011]
17. Miss Filipina International [2013]
18. Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress [2015]
19. Reina Internacional de la Paz Petite [2020]
20. Reina Mundial de los Carnavales [2020]
21. Reina Internacional del Cacao [2020]
22. Reina Internacional del Chocolate [2019]
23. Miss Africa [1987]

10 Teen Pageants To Participate In

Many beauty pageants have age restrictions, typically requiring participants to be at least 18 years old. For that the introduction of Teen pageants took place. In these beauty pageants, girls from the age of 14-19 can take part. Though every pageant has a slight change in the age requirement.

1. Miss Teen International (Americas) [1966]
2. Miss Teen International (India) [2018]
3. Miss Teen Intercontinental [1973]
4. Miss Teen USA [1983]
5. Miss Teenager World [1990]
6. Miss Teen World [2001]
7. Miss Teen Earth [2012]
8. Teen Universe International [2012]
9. Miss Teen Supranational [2018]
10. Miss Eco Teen [2018]

4 Beauty Pageants For Married Women

One of the main criteria for many prestigious beauty pageants is that participants must be single, unmarried, and without children. To address this, there are separate pageants specifically for married women. This gives an opportunity to everyone. These are the biggest martial beauty pageants.

1. Mrs. World [1984]
2. Mrs. International [1988]
3. Mrs. Globe [1996]
4. Mrs. Universe [2007]

3 Beauty Pageants For Senior Women

Now everyone can be a part! Beauty pageants typically have age restrictions, restricting women over the age of 28 or 30 from participating. To accommodate older participants, a new category called ‘Senior Pageants’ was introduced, allowing women aged 50 to 90+ to compete.

1. Senior Pageants Group
2. Señora Clásica Mesoamérica Universe [2021]
3. Señora Mesoamérica Universe [2021]

National Beauty Pageants For Women To Compete In

National beauty pageants are held within individual countries to select representatives for major international pageants. In major beauty pageants, there are criteria for participants to have won a previous national beauty competition in order to be eligible to compete.

Africa

In multiple cities in Africa, a lot of unique beauty pageants take place.

1. Algeria

• Miss Algeria

2. Angola

• Miss Angola

3. Botswana

• Miss Botswana
• Miss Universe Botswana
• Miss Earth Botswana

4. Cameroon

• Miss Cameroon

5. Cape Verde

• Miss Cape Verde

6. Chad

• Miss Chad

7. Côte d’Ivoire

• Miss Cote d’Ivoire

7. Congo Democratic Republic

• Miss Congo (RDC)
• Miss Earth DR Congo

8. Congo Republic

• Miss Earth Congo

9. Egypt

• Miss Egypt

10. Ethiopia

• Miss Ethiopia
• Miss Universe Ethiopia

11. Gabon

• Miss Gabon

12. Ghana

• Miss Universe Ghana
• Miss Ghana
• Miss Earth Ghana
• Miss Malaika Ghana
• Miss Grand Ghana

13. Guinea

• Miss World Guinea

14. Guinea-Bissau

• Miss World Guinea-Bissau

15. Kenya

• Miss Kenya
• Miss World Kenya
• Miss Universe Kenya

16. Lesotho

• Miss World Lesotho

17. Liberia

• Miss Liberia
• Miss Earth Liberia

18. Madagascar

• Miss Madagascar

19. Mauritius

• Miss Mauritius
• Miss Estrella Mauritius
• Miss Earth Mauritius

20. Mayotte

• Miss Mayotte

21. Morocco

• Miss Maroc

22. Mozambique

• Miss Mozambique

23. Namibia

• Miss Namibia
• Miss Grand Namibia

24. Nigeria

• Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
• Miss Universe Nigeria
• Miss Nigeria
• Miss Earth Nigeria
• The Nigerian Queen
• Miss Grand Nigeria

25. Republic of the Congo

• Miss Earth Republic of Congo

26. Réunion

• Miss Réunion
• Miss Earth Reunion

27. Rwanda

• Miss Rwanda

28. Seychelles

• Miss Seychelles

29. Sierra Leone

• Miss Sierra Leone
• The face of Sierra Leone

30. Senegal

• Miss Senegal

31. South Africa

• Miss South Africa
• Miss Earth South Africa
• Miss Grand South Africa

32. South Sudan

• Miss South Sudan
• Miss Earth South Sudan

33. Sudan

• Miss Sudan

34. Tanzania

• Miss Universe Tanzania
• Miss Tanzania
• Miss Grand Tanzania

35. Togo

• Miss Togo

36. Tunisia

• Miss Tunisia

37. Uganda

• Miss Uganda
• Miss Earth Uganda

38. Zambia

• Miss Zambia
• Miss Universe Zambia
• Miss Earth Zambia

39. Zimbabwe

• Miss Zimbabwe
• Miss World Zimbabwe
• Miss Earth Zimbabwe
• Miss Global Zimbabwe
• Miss Grand Zimbabwe
• Miss Heritage Zimbabwe

Asia

Every country in Asia and its specific beauty pageants are listed here.

1. Afghanistan

• Miss Afghanistan

2. Armenia

• Miss Armenia

3. Azerbaijan

• Miss Azerbaijan

4. Bahrain

• Miss Universe Bahrain

5. Bangladesh

• Miss Bangladesh
• Miss World Bangladesh
• Miss Universe Bangladesh
• Miss Earth Bangladesh

6. Bhutan

• Miss Bhutan

7. Cambodia

• Miss Cambodia
• Miss Grand Cambodia

8. China

• Miss Universe China
• Miss China World
• Miss International China
• Miss Earth China
• Miss Grand China

9. Hong Kong

• Miss Hong Kong Pageant
• Miss Asia Pageant
• Miss Grand Hong Kong

10. Macau

• Miss Macau
• Miss Grand Macau

11. Tibet

• Miss Tibet

12. Cyprus

• Miss Cyprus

13. Georgia

• Miss Georgia

14. India

• Femina Miss India
• Miss Diva
• Miss Divine Beauty
• Glamanand Supermodel India
• Miss Earth India
• Miss India International
• Miss Grand India
• Miss Teen Diva
• Miss India Worldwide India
• Gladrags Megamodel Contest
• Elite Model Look India
• I Am She–Miss Universe India
• Bharat Sundari
• Alee Club

15. Indonesia

• Puteri Indonesia
• Miss Indonesia
• Miss Universe Indonesia
• Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia
• Putri Nusantara
• Putri Bumi Indonesia
• Putri Pariwisata Indonesia

16. Iran

• Miss Earth Iran
• Miss Grand Iran

17. Iraq

• Iraqi beauty pageants
• Miss Grand Kurdistan

18. Israel

• Miss Israel
• Miss Trans Israel
• Miss Holocaust Survivor

19. Japan

• Miss Nippon
• Miss Japan
• Miss Universe Japan
• Miss World Japan
• Miss International Japan
• Miss Earth Japan
• Miss Grand Japan

20. Jordan

• Miss Jordan

21. Kazakhstan

• Miss Kazakhstan
• Miss Grand Kazakhstan

22. Kyrgyzstan

• Miss Kyrgyzstan

23. Laos

• Lao beauty pageants
• Miss Grand Laos

24. Lebanon

• Miss Lebanon
• Miss Grand Lebanon

25. Malaysia

• Miss Universe Malaysia
• Miss World Malaysia
• Miss International Malaysia
• Miss Supranational Malaysia
• Miss Grand Malaysia
• Ratu Wanita Malaysia

26. Mongolia

• Miss Mongolia
• Miss Universe Mongolia
• Miss World Mongolia

27. Myanmar

• Miss Universe Myanmar
• Miss Myanmar World
• Miss Myanmar International
• Miss Earth Myanmar
• Miss Supranational Myanmar
• Miss Grand Myanmar

28. Nepal

• Miss Nepal
• Miss Teen Nepal
• Miss Universe Nepal
• Miss Grand Nepal

29. Pakistan

• Miss Pakistan World
• Miss Universe Pakistan
• Miss Earth Pakistan
• Miss Trans Pakistan
• Miss Grand Pakistan
• Miss Pakistan Universal

30. Philippines

• Binibining Pilipinas
• Miss Universe Philippines
• Miss Philippines Earth
• Miss World Philippines
• Miss Republic of the Philippines
• Mutya ng Pilipinas
• Miss Grand Philippines
• The Miss Philippines

31. Singapore

• Miss Universe Singapore
• Miss World Singapore
• Miss Singapore International
• Miss Earth Singapore
• Miss Grand Singapore

32. South Korea

• Miss Korea
• Miss Queen Korea
• Miss Grand Korea

33. Sri Lanka

• Miss Earth Sri Lanka
• Miss Universe Sri Lanka
• Miss World Sri Lanka
• Miss Sri Lanka Online
• Miss Grand Sri Lanka

34. Taiwan

• Miss Chinese Taipei
• Miss Grand Taiwan

35. Thailand

• Miss Thailand
• Miss Teen Thailand
• Miss Thailand World
• Miss Universe Thailand
• Miss Earth Thailand
• Miss International Thailand
• Miss Grand Thailand
• Miss Supranational Thailand

36. Turkey

• Miss Turkey
• Miss Grand Turkey

37. Uzbekistan

• Miss Uzbekistan

38. Vietnam

• Miss Vietnam
• Miss Universe Vietnam
• Miss World Vietnam
• Miss Grand Vietnam
• Miss Supranational Vietnam
• Miss Earth Vietnam
• Miss Cosmo Vietnam
• Miss Vietnam World

Europe

Every country in Europe has their local beauty pageant. We have compiled a complete list for you.

1. Albania

• Miss Universe Albania
• Miss Shqipëria
• Miss Grand Albania

2. Austria

• Miss Austria
• Miss Earth Austria

3. Belarus

• Miss Belarus
• Miss Grand Belarus

4. Belgium

• Miss Belgium
• Miss Belgian Beauty
• Miss International Belgium
• Miss Earth Belgium
• Miss Grand Belgium

5. Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Miss Bosne i Hercegovine
• Miss Earth BiH

6. Bulgaria

• Miss Bulgaria
• Miss Universe Bulgaria
• Miss World Bulgaria

7. Croatia

• Miss Universe Croatia
• Miss Croatia

8. Czech Republic

• Czech Miss
• Miss České Republiky
• Miss Czech Republic

9. Denmark

• Miss Denmark
• Miss Universe Denmark
• Miss World Denmark
• Face of Denmark

10. Estonia

• Miss Estonia

11. Finland

• Miss Finland
• Suomen Neito

12. France

• Miss France
• Miss International France
• Miss Grand France
• Miss Excellence France
• Miss Corsica

13. Germany

• Miss Germany
• Miss Universe Germany
• Miss World Germany
• Miss Earth Germany
• Miss Grand Germany

14. Gibraltar

• Miss Gibraltar

15. Greece

• Star Hellas
• Star GS Hellas
• Miss Grand Greece

16. Hungary

• Miss Hungary
• Miss Universe Hungary
• Magyarország Szépe
• Miss Grand Hungary
• Belle of the Anna-ball

17. Iceland

• Miss Iceland
• Miss World Iceland

18. Ireland

• Miss Universe Ireland
• Miss Ireland

19. Italy

• Miss Italia
• Miss Italia nel Mondo
• Miss Universo Italia
• Miss World Italy
• Miss Earth Italy
• Miss Grand Italy

20. Kosovo

• Miss Universe Kosovo
• Miss World Kosova
• Miss Kosovo
• Miss Grand Kosovo

21. Latvia

• Mis Latvija
• Miss Universe Latvia

22. Liechtenstein

• Miss Liechtenstein

23. Lithuania

• Miss Lithuania
• Miss Captivity Pageant
• Miss Grand Lithuania

24. Luxembourg

• Miss Luxembourg
• Miss Grand Luxembourg

25. Malta

• Miss Malta
• Miss World Malta
• Miss Malta Universe
• Miss Grand Malta

26. Monaco

• Miss Monaco

27. Montenegro

• Miss Montenegro

28. Netherlands

• Miss Nederland
• Miss Universe Netherlands
• Miss International Netherlands
• Miss Earth Netherlands
• Miss Grand Netherlands

29. Macedonia

• Miss Macedonia

30. Norway

• Miss Norway

31. Poland

• Miss Polski
• Miss World Poland
• Miss Polonia
• Miss Earth Poland

32. Portugal

• Miss República Portuguesa
• Miss Queen Portugal

33. Romania

• Miss Romania
• Miss Grand Romania

34. Russia

• Miss Russia
• Miss International Russia
• Krasa Rossii
• Miss Russian Army
• Miss Grand Russia
• Miss Grand Tatarstan
• Miss Grand Bashkortostan

35. San Marino

• Miss San Marino

36. Serbia

• Miss Serbia

37. Slovakia

• Miss Slovakia
• Miss Universe Slovenskej Republiky
• Miss Grand Slovakia

38. Slovenia

• Miss Universe Slovenia
• Miss Slovenia
• Miss Earth Slovenia

39. Spain

• Miss Spain
• Miss Earth Spain
• Miss Grand Spain

40. Sweden

• Miss Sweden
• Miss World Sweden
• Miss Earth Sweden
• Lucia Bride of Sweden
• Nya Fröken Sverige

41. Switzerland

• Miss Switzerland
• Miss World Switzerland
• Miss Earth Switzerland
• Miss Grand Switzerland

42. Ukraine

• Miss Ukraine
• Miss Ukraine Universe
• Miss Grand Ukraine

43. United Kingdom

• Miss Universe Great Britain
• Miss Great Britain
• Miss United Kingdom
• Miss Africa Great Britain
• Miss Grand United Kingdom

44. England

• Miss England
• Miss Earth England

45. Northern Ireland

• Miss Northern Ireland
• Miss Earth Northern Ireland

46. Scotland

• Miss Scotland
• Miss Earth Scotland

47. Wales

• Miss Wales
• Miss Earth Wales

North America

Many countries in North America have their own Miss Universe, Miss World, and more mini versions of these famous pageants.

1. Antigua and Barbuda

• Miss Antigua & Barbuda

2. Aruba

• Miss Aruba
• Señorita Aruba

3. Bahamas

• Miss Bahamas
• Miss Universe Bahamas
• Miss Grand Bahamas

4. Barbados

• Miss Universe Barbados
• Miss Barbados World

5. Belize

• Miss Universe Belize
• Miss World Belize
• Miss Earth Belize

6. Bermuda

• Miss Bermuda
• Miss World Bermuda

7. Bonaire

• Miss Bonaire

8. British Virgin Islands

• Miss British Virgin Islands

9. Canada

• Miss Canada
• Miss Universe Canada
• Miss World Canada
• Miss Earth Canada
• Miss Teen Canada
• Miss Canada International
• Miss Grand Canada

10. Cayman Islands

• Miss Cayman Islands

11. Costa Rica

• Miss Costa Rica
• Reinas de Costa Rica
• Miss Grand Costa Rica

12. Cuba

• Miss Cuba
• Miss Grand Cuba

13. Curaçao

• Miss Curaçao
• Miss International Curaçao
• Señorita Curaçao
• Miss Grand Curaçao

14. Dominica

• Miss Dominica

15. Dominican Republic

• Miss Dominican Republic
• Miss Grand Dominican Republic

16. El Salvador

• Miss El Salvador
• Nuestra Belleza Mundo El Salvador
• Reinado de El Salvador

17. Greenland

• Miss Greenland

18. Grenada

• Miss Grenada World

19. Guadeloupe

• Miss Guadeloupe
• Miss International Guadeloupe

20. Guatemala

• Miss Guatemala

21. Haiti

• Miss Haiti

22. Honduras

• Miss Honduras
• Miss Grand Honduras

23. Jamaica

• Miss Jamaica Universe
• Miss Jamaica World
• Miss Earth Jamaica
• Miss Jamaica Global
• Miss Grand Jamaica

24. Martinique

• Miss Martinique
• Martinique Queens

25. Mexico

• Mexicana Universal
• Miss Mexico Organization
• Miss Earth México
• Señorita México
• Miss Grand Mexico

26. Nicaragua

• Miss Nicaragua
• Miss Mundo Nicaragua
• Miss Nicaragua International
• Miss Grand Nicaragua
• Miss Supranational Nicaragua

27. Panama

• Señorita Panamá

28. Puerto Rico

• Miss Puerto Rico
• Miss Universe Puerto Rico
• Miss World Puerto Rico
• Miss International Puerto Rico
• Miss Earth Puerto Rico
• Miss Grand Puerto Rico

29. Saint-Barthélemy

• Miss St. Barthelemy
• Miss Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy

30. Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Miss Saint Kitts and Nevis

31. Saint Lucia

• Miss Saint Lucia Universe
• Miss Saint Lucia World

32. Saint-Martin [French part of Saint Martin]

• Miss Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy

33. Sint Maarten [Dutch part of Saint Martin]

• Miss Sint Maarten

34. Saint Pierre and Miquelon

• Miss Saint Pierre and Miquelon

35. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Miss Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

36. Trinidad and Tobago

• Miss Trinidad and Tobago
• Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago
• Miss Earth Trinidad and Tobago
• Miss Grand Trinidad and Tobago

37. Turks and Caicos

• Miss Turks and Caicos

38. United States

• Miss America
• Miss America’s Outstanding Teen
• Miss USA
• Miss World America
• Hawaiian Tropic Teen Miss
• Miss Asian America
• Miss Black America
• Miss Black USA Pageant
• Miss Chinatown USA
• Miss Earth USA
• Miss Grand USA
• Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA
• Miss India USA
• Miss Latina US
• Miss Rodeo America
• Miss Rodeo USA
• Miss Teen Rodeo USA
• Miss Supranational USA
• Miss U.S. International
• Miss United States
• Miss Teen America
• Miss Teen US Latina
• Miss Teen USA
• Miss Teenage America
• Ms. Texas Senior America
• Miss Viet Nam Continents
• Mrs. America
• National Sweetheart

39. US Virgin Islands

• Miss US Virgin Islands
• Miss Virgin Islands

Oceania

Beauty pageants in Oceania celebrate different cultures and the beauty of the Pacific region. They host several well-known pageants.

1. Australia

• Miss Australia
• Miss Earth Australia
• Miss International Australia
• Miss Universe Australia
• Miss World Australia
• Miss Latina Australia
• Miss Grand Australia

2. Cook Islands

• Miss Cook Islands

3. Fiji

• Miss Fiji

4. Guam

• Miss Guam
• Miss World Guam
• Miss Earth Guam

5. New Caledonia

• Miss New Caledonia

6. New Zealand

• Miss Universe New Zealand
• New Zealand at Miss World
• Miss Earth New Zealand

7. Northern Mariana Islands

• Miss Marianas

8. Samoa

• Miss Samoa

9. Tahiti/French Polynesia

• Miss Tahiti

10. Wallis and Futuna

• Miss Wallis and Futuna

South America

Beauty pageants in South America are full of life. They celebrate different cultures and traditions. South America also hosts multiple famous beauty pageants.

1. Argentina

• Miss Argentina
• Belleza Argentina
• Miss Earth Argentina
• Miss Grand Argentina

2. Bolivia

• Miss Bolivia

3. Brazil

• Miss Brazil
• Miss Brazil World
• Miss Earth Brazil
• Miss Grand Brazil

4. Chile

• Miss Universo Chile
• Miss Internacional Chile
• Miss Earth Chile
• Miss World Chile
• Miss Grand Chile

5. Colombia

• Miss Colombia
• Miss Mundo Colombia
• Miss Earth Colombia
• Miss Universe Colombia
• Miss Grand Colombia

6. Ecuador

• Miss Ecuador
• Miss Earth Ecuador
• Concurso Nacional de Belleza Ecuador
• Miss Teen Ecuador
• Miss Grand Ecuador

7. French Guiana

• Miss French Guiana

8. Guyana

• Miss Guyana
• Miss Universe Guyana
• Miss Earth Guyana

9. Paraguay

• Miss Paraguay
• Reinas del Paraguay
• Miss Grand Paraguay

10. Peru

• Miss Peru
• Miss Grand Peru

11. Suriname

• Miss Suriname

12. Uruguay

• Miss Uruguay

13. Venezuela

• Miss Venezuela
• Miss Earth Venezuela
• Miss Grand Venezuela

7 Famous Beauty Pageants For Men

Beauty pageants are not only for women. Many exciting and renowned beauty pageants are specifically designed for men to showcase their talents and handsome attributes. However, the competition for men differs from that of women. The rounds to win often include activities such as waterskiing, marathon running, mountain biking, and more.

• Manhunt International [1993]
• Mister World [1996]
• Mister International [2006]
• Mister Global [2014]
• Mister Supranational [2016]
• Mister Grand International [2017]
• Man of the World [2017]

13 Minor Beauty Pageants For Male Beauty

Now that we have listed major beauty pageants, guys can also take part in small competitions. A lot of countries take part in these contests.

• Mister Universe [2008]
• Mister Young International [2000]
• Mister Model International [2013]
• Mister Globe [2015]
• Mister United Continents [2015]
• Mister Universal Ambassador [2015]
• Mister Universe International [2015]
• Man of the Year [2016]
• Mister Planet [2016]
• Mister Tourism World [2016]
• Mister National Universe [2017]
• Mister Tourism and Culture Universe [2018]
• Caballero Universal [2021]

3 Male Beauty Pageants For Teen

The major pageants include males to be above the age of 18 to participate. On the other hand, to deal with the age restrictions Teen beauty pageants allow male to be under the age of 18 to compete.

• Mister Teen World [2003]
• Mister Teen Earth [2014]
• Mister Global Teen [2015]

3 Famous Modeling Beauty Pageants For Male

If you want to be a model, you can participate in these beauty pageants. It will help you enhance your modelling career.

• Best Male Model of the World [1995]
• Elite Model Look Men [2014]
• Altitude World Supermodel [2018]

2 Continental And Regional Beauty Pageant For Male

There are only limited continental and regional beauty pageants for males to take part in.

• Mr. Asia [2005]
• Mr. Mesoamérica Universe [2012]

National Beauty Pageants For Men To Compete In

A lot of countries have their own local beauty pageants for the people of their area. These pageants further decide the winners’ future of competing in international pageants.

Africa

1. Egypt

• Mr Egypt

2. Nigeria

• Mr Nigeria

3. South Africa

• Mr global South Africa
• Mr supranational South Africa

Asia

1. Azerbaijan

• Mister International Azerbaijan

2. Cambodia

• Mister Cambodia

3. China

• Mr. Hong Kong

4. India

• Mister India World
• Gladrags Manhunt
• Rubaru Mister India
• Grasim Mr. India
• Alee Club

5. Indonesia

• Putera Indonesia
• Mister Indonesia
• Mister Global Indonesia
• L-Men of The Year

6. Japan

• Mister Japan

7. South Korea

• Mister World Korea
• Mister International Korea

8. Laos

• Mister International Laos (Mister Laos)

9. Lebanon

• Mister Lebanon

10. Myanmar

• Mister Myanmar

11. Malaysia

• Mister Malaysian

12. Philippines

• Mister World Philippines
• Manhunt International Philippines
• Mister Philippines
• Misters of Filipinas
• Mister Pilipinas Worldwide

13. Singapore

• Mister Singapore

14. Thailand

• Mister Thailand
• Mister Supranational Thailand

15. Vietnam

• Mister Vietnam
• The Next Gentleman

Europe

1. Belgium

• Mister Belgium Personality

2. Czech Republic

• Muž Roku

3. Denmark

• Mister Denmark

4. Poland

• Mister Polski

5. Slovakia

• Muž Roku Slovenskej Republiky

6. Spain

• Mister Spain
• North America

7. Bahamas

• Mister Bahamas

8. Canada

• Mr. World Canada

9. Dominican Republic

• Mister Dominican Republic

10. Mexico

• El Modelo Mexico
• Mr Model México

11. Nicaragua

• Mister Panamá

12. Puerto Rico

• Misters of Puerto Rico

South America

1. Brazil

• Mister Brazil

2. Chile

• Mister Chile

3. Ecuador

• Mister Ecuador

4. Venezuela

• Mister Venezuela
• Caballero Venezuela
• Mister Deporte Venezuela
• Mister Global Venezuela
• Mister Handsome Venezuela
• Mister Petite Venezuela
• Mister Supranational Venezuela
• Mister Teen Venezuela
• Mister Turismo Venezuela
• Mister Universo Venezuela
• Mister Young Venezuela

Beauty Pageants For LGBTQ+ Deaf Contestants

A lot of countries hold major and minor beauty pageants for LGBTQ+ and even deaf people.

International 

1. Major

• Best Model of the World [1990]
• Miss & Mister Deaf World [2001]
• Miss International Queen [2004]
• Mister Gay World [2009]
• Miss & Mister Deaf International [2010]
• Miss Trans Star International [2010]
• Miss T World [2017]
• Miss Trans Global [2020]

2. Minor

• Miss Teen World International [2021]
• Continental and regional
• Mister Gay Europe [2005]
• Miss Wheelchair Latinoamericana [2021]

3. Discontinued

• Mr. Gay International [2005–2012]
• Super Sireyna Worldwide [2014–2018]

National Pageants For LGBTQ+ And Deaf Contestants 

Africa

1. South Africa

• Mr Gay South Africa

Asia

1. Cambodia

• Miss Queen Cambodia

2. India

• Mr. Gay India
• Miss Transqueen India

3. Israel

• Miss Trans Israel

4. Philippines

• Miss Gay Philippines
• Mr. Gay World Philippines

5. Thailand

• Miss Tiffany’s Universe

6. Turkey

• Best Model of Turkey

7. Vietnam

• Miss International Queen Vietnam

Europe

1. Albania

• Miss Trans Albania

2. Ireland

• Mr Gay Ireland

3. Sweden

• Mr Gay Sweden

4. United Kingdom

• Mr Gay UK

5. Wales

• Mr Gay Wales

North America

1. United States

• All American Goddess
• Best in Drag Show
• La Femme Magnifique International Pageant
• Miss Continental
• Miss’d America
• Miss Gay America
• Miss Gay USofA
• National Entertainer of the Year
• International Ms. Leather
• International Mr. Leather

Oceania

1. American Samoa

• Miss Island Queen Pageant

2. Tonga

• Miss Galaxy Pageant
• South America

3. Chile

• Mister Gay Chile

Female & Male Beauty Pageants That Were Discontinued

There are a lot of beauty pageants that were discontinued due to multiple reasons. These pageants are currently not in operation. If you’re curious about it, we have a list of them too!

1. For Female

• International Pageant of Pulchritude [1926–1935]
• Miss Subways [1941–1976, 2004, 2017–2019]
• International Teen Princess [1966–1974]
• Miss Maja International [1966–1989]
• Miss Wonderland [1988–1990]
• Queen of the World [1988–2011]
• Miss Globe International [1988–2021]
• Miss All Nations [1989–1990, 2010–2019]
• Miss Global Beauty Queen [1998–2009, 2011, 2015–2017]
• ECOWAS Peace Pageant [2008–2012]
• Ms International [2010–2018]
• Miss Asia Pacific World [2011–2014]
• Miss Crystal Angel International [2018]

2. For Male

• Mr. Europe [1993–1998]
• Mr. Joven Internacional [1993–1999]
• Mr. Scandinavia [1997–2003]
• Hombre Internacional [1998–2002]
• Male International Model [1998–2005]
• Mister Handsome International [1998–2019]
• Mister Intercontinental [1998–2002]
• Mr International [1998–2003]
• Mister Continents [1999–2003]
• Mr. Tourism International [2001–2002, 2010–2015]
• Mister Latino International [2002–2004]
• Mister Model Millenium [2003]
• Mister Teen Continents [2002–2003]
• Mister Tourism Universe [2002–2005]
• International Best Male Model of the World [2003]
• Mister Earth [2003]
• Mr. Tourism World [2003]
• Axe Men World Male Model [2004]
• Mr. Globe [2004]
• Mister Teen Model World [2004]
• Zeus of the World [2004]
• Mister Continentes del Mundo [2005–2016]
• Mister Expo World [2005–2020]
• Mister Mundial [2005–2014]
• Mister Pacific of the World [2006–2018]
• World Most Beautiful Bum [2007–2008]
• Mister Sea World [2008–2019]
• Fresh Faces [2010–2013]
• Mister Teen Jade Universe [2010–2018]
• Mister Jade Universe [2010–2018]
• Mister Pacífico y el Caribe [2012–2015]
• Mister Universo Mundial [2012–2019]
• Mister Universo Mundial [2012–2019]
• Mister América Internacional [2013–2019]
• Mister Mesoamérica International [2013–2019]
• Mister Teen Mesoamérica Universe [2013–2017]
• Mr. Joven Mesoamérica International [2014–2019]
• Mister Real Universe [2014–2019]
• Mister Teen América International [2014–2019]
• Mister Model Universe [2015–2019]
• Mister Trifinio Mundo Internacional [2017–2019]

Conclusion 

Competing in these beauty pageants is a win in itself. All the contestants give their best to win the crown. Each beauty pageant has different kinds of criteria for its participants. Most of the beauty pageants feature women above 18 years old except for Teen competitions.

Before taking part, contestants should take a look at previous competitions to ace their way to the top. Every pageant is here to make a difference. They talk about important issues and discuss them on the global stage. The participants get an opportunity to represent their heritage to the world. Do you wish to participate in a beauty pageant? You can let us know in the comment box!

FAQs

1. Which Country Is The Powerhouse Of Beauty Pageant In The World?

The Philippines is considered to be the powerhouse of beauty pageants. The country has won all four major international beauty pageants numerous times. They have a total of 15 wins combining —Miss Universe [4], Miss World [1], Miss International [6], and Miss Earth [4].

2. Do We Have A Child Beauty Pageant Titles List?

Yes! There are multiple child beauty pageants that showcase the little smiles and talents of kids. The child pageants are Little Miss Atlanta, Little Miss Sunshine, Little Mr. Texas, and more.

3. What Are The Top Beauty Pageants?

The worldwide recognized beauty pageants are Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth. These beauty pageants are the ‘four major international beauty pageants for women’.

4. Which Country Has The Most Miss World?

India and Venezuela have around 6 Miss World crowns making it the country with the most wins.

5. What Are The Titles In Beauty Pageants?

Beauty pageants have a lot of titles for participants such as  Miss, Mrs. or Ms., and Teen. These titles help in identifying the difference between multiple pageants.