He beat shortlisted rivals Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the title after a season which saw him lead Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League crown.
The Portuguese forward had finished runner-up behind Messi in 2011 and 2012 before pipping the Argentinian in 2013 and said he hoped there would be more to come.
Cristiano said: "It has been an unforgettable year and to win a trophy of this kind is something unique.
"I want to continue working as I have so far to go on to win more titles as an individual and in a team.
"Of course this is something that is always with me. I want to become one of the greatest players of all time and this requires a lot of effort but I hope to get there."
Winners at 2014 Ballon d'Or Ceremony
Ballon d'Or: Cristiano Ronaldo
Women's world player of the year: Nadine Kessler
Puskas award: James Rodriguez
World men's coach of the year: Joachim Low
World women's coach of the year: Ralf Kellermann
World XI: Neuer; Lahm, Ramos, David Luiz, Thiago Silva; Di Maria, Iniesta, Kroos; Messi, Ronaldo, Robben
FIFA presidential award: Hiroshi Kagawa
FIFA fair play award: FIFA volunteers
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