what was president obama's approval rating when he left office

President Obama left office with an approval rating of about 59% , according to Gallup’s final reading from January 2017.

Context

That was a relatively strong finish for a two-term president, and it was higher than many modern presidents at the end of their terms.

Quick note

Different pollsters can give slightly different numbers depending on timing and methodology, but 59% is the commonly cited Gallup figure for his last approval rating in office.