Is Hun Sen A-List?
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No — Hun Sen is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1977F$0.01M
Defects from Khmer Rouge
Flees to Vietnam, starts anew.
1985B▲▲▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Appointed Prime Minister
Becomes youngest PM in the world.
1997B$1M+$0.9M
Violent power consolidation
Further cements his grip on power.
1998B$5M+$4M
Wins Disputed Elections
Solidifies power despite international concerns.
2018B$30M+$25M
Another landslide victory
Continues long rule amidst criticism.
2023B$50M+$20M
Steps Down as Prime Minister
Officially hands power to his son.
2026B$50M
Remains influential in Cambodia
Continues influencing Cambodian politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026