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)

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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in the United States 2029
U.S government debt holders distribution 2023
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Weekly GDP growth rate in the U.S. 2021-2023
Annual GDP growth for the United States 1930-2022
Total employment figures and unemployment rate in the United States 1980-2025
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GDP growth forecast: European Union, U.S., U.K. and Germany 2010-2024

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