Is Goh Chok Tong A-List?
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No — Goh Chok Tong is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1990
Becomes Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 2004
Dropped to B tier — Becomes Senior Minister
Ranking Timeline
1976B$0.5M
Elected to Parliament
Enters Singaporean politics.
1990A▲$2M+$1.5M
Becomes Prime Minister
Succeeds Lee Kuan Yew.
1997A$5M+$3M
Asian Financial Crisis
Navigates Singapore through economic challenges.
2004A$8M+$3M
Steps Down as PM
Handover of power to Lee Hsien Loong.
2004B▼$12M+$4M
Becomes Senior Minister
Continues to play a role in government.
2011C▼$16M+$4M
Retires from Cabinet
Leaves the Senior Minister post.
2026C$20M+$4M
Retired Statesman
Remains a respected figure in Singapore, but less active in politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026