Is Bjarni Benediktsson A-List?
NoB
No — Bjarni Benediktsson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2003D$5M
Elected to Parliament
Starts his political career in Parliament.
2009C▲$10M+$5M
Leader of Independence Party
Becomes leader of a major Icelandic party.
2013B▲$50M+$40M
Minister of Finance
Appointed as finance minister.
2017B$100M+$50M
Prime Minister of Iceland
Serves briefly as Prime Minister.
2023B$140M+$40M
Prime Minister Again
Returns as Prime Minister of Iceland.
2025B$145M+$5M
Steps down from party leadership
Leaves leadership position after long tenure.
2026B$150M+$5M
Influential Politician
Continues to be a prominent figure in Iceland politics.
Last updated: February 23, 2026