Obama's Legacy
Economic Growth, More Debt & More Employment
The White House is in transition mode shortly before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Here’s a look back at where outgoing President Barack Obama took off in 2009 and in what shape the U.S. economy is in after eight years and two Obama-led administrations.
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This chart shows selected economic parameters at beginning and end of Barack Obama's presidency (2009-2017)
Government debt securities outstanding in the U.S. 2000-2024
U.S government debt holders distribution 2024
Quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in China Q4 2022-Q4 2025
Forecast real GDP growth rate in the U.S. 2020-2030
Quarterly GDP growth in China Q4 2025, by sector and industry
Total employment figures and unemployment rate in the United States 1980-2025
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