Five years into his presidency, Indonesian President Joko Widodo's approval rating stands at a remarkable 71 percent, making him one of the world's most popular elected leaders. The feat is even more impressive given that he's at the end of his term, long after any political "honeymoon effect" has usually worn off. Here's how Jokowi, as he is known, stacks up against other leaders who've been in office for a few years.
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