The statistic shows the national debt of the United States from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. The amount of the debt of the United States amounted to around 35.25 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. National debt of the United States National debt in the United States is a topic of much debate and controversy, primarily due to large amounts of unnecessary spending. Despite the fact that the United States had the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in the world in 2016, along with being one of the most developed powerhouses in the world, the country suffers in many economical aspects. When analyzing the country’s imports and exports, the United States has recorded a trade deficit for more than a decade as of 2015, meaning that its imports exceeded its exports every year. However, despite being significantly affected by the world economic crisis in 2008, the country’s trade balance noticeably improved in 2009, almost halving the country’s total trade deficit. An economical aspect that did not improve during the world economic crisis was the country’s unemployment rate. The number of unemployed in the United States increased greatly in 2009 and continued to rise in 2010, however finally stabilized in the following years and has since declined yearly. When considering the total population of the United States, which amounted to roughly 322 million in 2015, a large percentage of citizens, who are capable of work, have been left without a job for roughly 7 years.

Summarizes the U.S. government's total outstanding debt at the end of each fiscal year from 1789 to the current year.

In September 2023, the national debt of the United States had risen up to 33.17 trillion U.S. dollars. The national debt per capita had risen to 85,552 U.S. dollars in 2021. As represented by the statistic above, the public debt of the United States has been continuously rising.

U.S. public debt Public debt, also known as national and governmental debt, is the debt owed by a nations’ central government. In the case of the U.S., national debt is owed by the federal government to Treasury security holders. Generally speaking, government debt increases with government spending, and can be decreased through taxes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government increased spending significantly to finance virus infrastructure, aid, and various forms of economic relief.

International public debt

Venezuela leads the global ranking of the 20 countries with the highest public debt in 2021. In relation to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Venezuela's public debt amounted to around 306.95 percent of GDP. Eritrea was ranked fifth, with an estimated debt of 170 percent of the Gross Domestic Product.

The national debt of the United Kingdom is forecasted to grow from 87 percent in 2022 to 70 percent in 2027, in relation to the Gross Domestic Product. These figures include England, Wales, Scotland as well as Northern Ireland.

Greece had the highest national debt among EU countries as of the 4th quarter of 2020 in relation to the Gross Domestic Product. Germany ranked 13th in the EU, with its national debt amounting to 69 percent of GDP in the same time period.

Tuvalu was one of the 20 countries with the lowest national debt in 2021 in relation to the GDP, while Macao had an estimated level of national debt of zero percent, the lowest of any country. The data refer to the debts of the entire state, including the central government, the provinces, municipalities, local authorities and social insurance.

The United States recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 124.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - United States Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Municipal Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 10,003,154.207 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,921,899.736 RUB th for Nov 2024. Municipal Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 18,247,184.811 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,181,190.891 RUB th in Dec 2018 and a record low of 5,544,117.489 RUB th in Jan 2010. Municipal Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH013: Municipal Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Municipal Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data was reported at 8,686,171.892 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,917,387.242 RUB th for Nov 2024. Municipal Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data is updated monthly, averaging 5,765,239.110 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,007,462.045 RUB th in Oct 2024 and a record low of 1,082,227.831 RUB th in Jan 2010. Municipal Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH013: Municipal Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region.

Regional Public Debt: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 257,586,962.914 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 258,306,760.908 RUB th for Nov 2024. Regional Public Debt: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 219,793,950.721 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 284,960,120.783 RUB th in Dec 2016 and a record low of 30,287,737.267 RUB th in Jan 2010. Regional Public Debt: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH010: Regional Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

This table contains information on general government debt. Debt is broken down into debt instruments and counterpart sectors (debt holders). Government debt is presented at face value (redemption value of debt) as well as market value (value at which debt can be traded). General government debt according to the Maastricht definitions relevant in the Stability and Growth Pact is valued at face value, whereas the market value is applied in national accounts. Government debt denominated in euros as well as debt denominated in foreign currency are separately disclosed. Foreign currency debt is valued at prevailing currency exchange rate. The figures are consolidated which means that flows between units that belong to the same sector of general government are eliminated. As a result, the debt of subsectors do not add up to total debt of general government. For example, debt of the State to social security funds is part of debt of the State. However, it is not included in the consolidated debt of general government, because it is debt of general government to general government. The terms and definitions used are in accordance with the framework of the national accounts. National accounts are based on the international definitions of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010). Small temporary differences in this table with publications of the Dutch national accounts may occur due to the fact that the Dutch government finance statistics are sometimes more up to date.

Data available from: Yearly figures from 1995, quarterly figures from 1999.

Status of the figures: The figures for the period 1995-2022 are final. The figures for 2023 and 2024 are provisional.

Changes as of 24 June 2024: Figures on the first quarter of 2024 are available. The figures for 2022 are final. In the context of the revision policy of National accounts, the annual figures from 1995 and the quarterly figures from 1999 have been revised.

When will new figures be published? Provisional quarterly figures are published three months after the end of the quarter. In September the figures on the first quarter may be revised, in December the figures on the second quarter may be revised and in March the first three quarters may be revised. Yearly figures are published for the first time three months after the end of the year concerned. Yearly figures are revised two times: 6 and 18 months after the end of the year. Please note that there is a possibility that adjustments might take place at the end of March or September, in order to provide the European Commission with the latest figures. Revised yearly figures are published in June each year. Quarterly figures are aligned to revised years at the end of June. More information on the revision policy of Dutch national accounts and government finance statistics can be found under 'relevant articles' under paragraph 3.

Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Guarantees: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 173,057.601 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 251,993.659 RUB th for Nov 2024. Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Guarantees: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 906,425.338 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,001,277.476 RUB th in Jan 2014 and a record low of 111,265.132 RUB th in May 2023. Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Guarantees: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH013: Municipal Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Public debt situation in June 2010................

Regional Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 234,736,962.914 RUB th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 232,736,962.914 RUB th for Dec 2024. Regional Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 115,471,762.915 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 236,406,760.908 RUB th in Nov 2024 and a record low of 6,692,751.170 RUB th in Mar 2010. Regional Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH010: Regional Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Municipal Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 16,035,382.239 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17,922,528.099 RUB th for Nov 2024. Municipal Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 8,438,672.809 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,437,346.672 RUB th in Jun 2024 and a record low of 2,392,113.777 RUB th in May 2010. Municipal Public Debt: Budget Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH013: Municipal Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Regional Public Debt: Regional Govt Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 9,500,000.000 RUB th in Jan 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9,500,000.000 RUB th for Dec 2024. Regional Public Debt: Regional Govt Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 25,400,000.000 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41,250,000.000 RUB th in Jun 2020 and a record low of 3,496,533.000 RUB th in May 2010. Regional Public Debt: Regional Govt Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH010: Regional Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 320,000.000 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 960,000.000 RUB th for Nov 2024. Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 1,780,006.000 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,915,000.000 RUB th in Oct 2012 and a record low of 0.200 RUB th in Nov 2020. Municipal Public Debt: Municipal Securities: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH013: Municipal Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

United States - Rest of the World; Debt Securities Issued by Government; Asset (FWTW), Transactions was 583780.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Rest of the World; Debt Securities Issued by Government; Asset (FWTW), Transactions reached a record high of 745894.00000 in January of 2010 and a record low of -103231.00000 in January of 2016. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Rest of the World; Debt Securities Issued by Government; Asset (FWTW), Transactions - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Regional Domestic Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data was reported at 98,569,865.814 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 99,443,320.814 RUB th for Nov 2024. Regional Domestic Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data is updated monthly, averaging 65,524,809.917 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101,449,981.522 RUB th in Oct 2024 and a record low of 13,640,126.399 RUB th in Mar 2010. Regional Domestic Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH011: Regional Public Debt: Domestic. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region.

Regional Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data was reported at 15,350,000.000 RUB th in Jan 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 15,350,000.000 RUB th for Dec 2024. Regional Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data is updated monthly, averaging 42,509,379.800 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132,336,089.300 RUB th in Jun 2017 and a record low of 9,000,000.000 RUB th in Nov 2023. Regional Public Debt: Bank Loans: Southern Federal District from 2010 (SF) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH010: Regional Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region. Since July 2016, Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol are part of the Southern Federal District. Before that they were forming a separate Crimean Federal District.

Regional Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data was reported at 98,569,865.814 RUB th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 99,443,320.814 RUB th for Nov 2024. Regional Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data is updated monthly, averaging 65,524,809.917 RUB th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 180 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101,449,981.522 RUB th in Oct 2024 and a record low of 13,640,126.399 RUB th in Mar 2010. Regional Public Debt: North Caucasian Federal District (NC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table RU.FH010: Regional Public Debt. In January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District was split from Southern Federal District. Since January 2010, North Caucasian Federal District consists of Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Kabardino Balkaria, Republic of Karachaevo Cherkessia, Republic of Northern Osetia Alania, Chechen Republic and Stavropol Territory). Since January 2010, Southern Federal District consists of Republic of Adygea, Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, Rostov Region.

Brazil Federal Public Debt: External: Outstanding: Securities: Global USD: 2040 data was reported at 0.000 BRL bn in Apr 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 BRL bn for Mar 2019. Brazil Federal Public Debt: External: Outstanding: Securities: Global USD: 2040 data is updated monthly, averaging 2.211 BRL bn from Jan 2010 (Median) to Apr 2019, with 112 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.448 BRL bn in Jan 2010 and a record low of 0.000 BRL bn in Apr 2019. Brazil Federal Public Debt: External: Outstanding: Securities: Global USD: 2040 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Treasury Secretariat. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table BR.FC004: Federal Public Debt: Held By the Public: Outstanding: by Securities. This data is part of the Monthly Report of Federal Public Debt from National Treasury. Displays information about emissions, redemptions, stock, maturity profile and average cost to the Federal Public Debt, including both the internal and external debts, responsibility of the National Treasury market.