Venezuela secured two titles during this period, while India and Puerto Rico each won one. Venezuela's victories in 2000 and 2008 gave the country prominence in the early 2000s.
India's win in 2000 marked its first Miss Universe title, and Puerto Rico's victory in 2006 just added to its laurels in the competition.
Among them, one victory was won during this time by Mexico, another by Venezuela, and another by Puerto Rico. The victory of the host country, Mexico, in 2010 happened for the first time after they participated in the contest as Miss Universe.
Successful wins in 2008 from Venezuela and in 2006 from Puerto Rico sustained the winning trends by them.
During this time, the Philippines and Venezuela won two titles, while Colombia won one. The Philippines' back-to-back wins in 2015 and 2018 marked the country's increasing popularity in the pageant arena.
Venezuela's wins in 2013 and 2014 kept it in its usual prominence, while Colombia's win in 2014 further added to the variety of winners in this period.
During these years, Mexico and South Africa each won one title, with South Africa grabbing two successive crowns in 2017 and 2019. Mexico's win in 2020 was its third Miss Universe title, while South Africa's back-to-back wins indicated the country's rising star status in pageant circles.
India, Mexico, South Africa, and Denmark had one win in this period. India's win in 2021 was its third Miss Universe title, while that of Mexico in 2020 was its third, that of South Africa in 2019 was its third, and that of Denmark in 2024 was its first.
From 2000 to 2024, countries like Venezuela, the Philippines, and Mexico have always been on top of the Miss Universe competition, each with multiple titles. Such sustained success underlines the importance of robust pageant training programs, strong cultural emphasis on beauty and poise, and support systems for contestants. As the pageant moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the emerging nations contribute to the rich tapestry of Miss Universe history.
The United States holds the record for the most Miss Universe titles, having won nine times.
From 1952 to date, the United States has been a powerhouse in Miss Universe, winning the title nine times.
South Africa has won three Miss Universe titles in the years 1978, 1994, and 2019.
She won the Miss Universe title for Denmark in 2024 for the very first time by a Danish contestant.