U.S. public debt

Statistics report about the public debt of the United States

U.S. public debt

The report presents graphs and tables about the public debt of the United States of America. Federal, state and local debt are shown, as well as holders of the debt and a comparison of U.S. debt with other leading countries.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. publicly held debt 2013-2024
  • Basic Statistic U.S. public debt 1990-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. national debt per capita 1990-2022
  • Basic Statistic National debt in the US in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) 2018-2028
  • Basic Statistic U.S. debt ceiling 1983-2021

Holders of government debt

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  • Basic Statistic U.S government debt holders distribution 2022
  • Basic Statistic U.S. treasury securities major foreign holders 2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. percentage of major foreign holders of securities 2006-2022

Debt forecast

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. federal debt forecast FY 2023-2034
  • Premium Statistic U.S. level of public debt projections FY 2000-2034
  • Basic Statistic U.S. public debt and forecast as a percentage of GDP 2000-2034

Budget deficit

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. government budget surplus 2009-2023, by quarter
  • Basic Statistic U.S. government - Budget surplus or deficit 2000-2028
  • Basic Statistic U.S. government forecast of the budget deficit FY 2023-2034
  • Basic Statistic U.S. budget balance and forecast as a percentage of GDP 2000-2034
  • Premium Statistic U.S. monthly interest rate on interest-bearing debt 2019-2024
  • Basic Statistic U.S. interest expense on public debt 2012-2023

State and local government debt

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  • Basic Statistic U.S. state and local government outstanding debt 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic U.S. per capita state and local government debt outstanding 2020, by state
  • Basic Statistic U.S. state and local debt as a percentage of GDP FY 2020, by state
  • Premium Statistic U.S. gross public debt of states and forecast 2000-2028
  • Premium Statistic U.S. gross public debt of local government 2000-2028

International comparison

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  • Basic Statistic Countries with the highest public debt 2022
  • Basic Statistic Countries with the lowest national debt 2022
  • Basic Statistic National debt of selected countries in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) 2022
  • Basic Statistic Government debt in EU countries in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) Q3 2023
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