How Old is Barack Obama?

44th President of the United States — live age, birthday and a short biography.

65 years old

Born August 4, 1961 · 65 years, 1 months, 29 days

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Quick biography

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Columbia University in 1983 and from Harvard Law School in 1991, where he was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.

After working as a community organizer in Chicago and a civil rights attorney, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 and to the U.S. Senate in 2004. He served as a U.S. senator from Illinois until 2008.

Career highlights

✦1991 — Graduates from Harvard Law School.
✦2004 — Elected to the U.S. Senate from Illinois.
✦2008 — Elected the 44th U.S. president.
✦2009 — Receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
✦2012 — Re-elected for a second term as president.

Personal life in brief

Obama lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife Michelle and their family, and has authored several bestselling memoirs including Dreams from My Father and A Promised Land.

Legacy & influence

Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, serving from 2009 to 2017 as the first African-American president. In 2009 he received the Nobel Peace Prize. Since leaving office he has written memoirs and worked through the Obama Foundation on civic engagement initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Barack Obama?

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.

When was Barack Obama born?

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

What is Barack Obama best known for?

He is best known as the 44th president of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017 as the first African-American president.

What did Barack Obama do before becoming president?

He worked as a community organizer and civil rights attorney in Chicago, served in the Illinois State Senate, and was elected a U.S. senator from Illinois in 2004.