11,806
Scored professionals
Score distribution
Number of professionals in each Clout Score tier across the full index
Tier breakdown
Share of professionals by influence tier
What the data tells us
The Clout Score follows a classic power law — the vast majority of professionals (53%) sit in the Emerging tier (0-3), while only 0.2% reach Legend status. This mirrors how real-world influence works: rare at the top, broad at the base.
Icons and Legends (7.0+) represent just 5.1% of indexed professionals — these are individuals with documented media presence, industry awards, notable career achievements, and published works.
The average Clout Score of 3.5 sits in the Emerging tier, reflecting that the platform indexes working professionals across all levels — not just executives and public figures.
| Tier | Score range | Professionals | Share | Distribution |
|---|
| Legend | 9-10 | 28 | 0.2% | |
| Icon | 7-9 | 716 | 6.0% | |
| Notable | 5-7 | 2,757 | 22.9% | |
| Rising | 3-5 | 2,331 | 19.4% | |
| Emerging | 0-3 | 5,974 | 49.7% | |
| Unscored | Unscored | 216 | 1.8% | |
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