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.

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

The here depicted national debt of Egypt stands at approximately ************** U.S. dollars in 2025.Continuous rise between 1998 and 2025A comparison to the earliest shown observation from 1998 reveals a total increase by approximately ************** U.S. dollars. The trajectory from 1998 to 2025 shows furthermore that this increase happened continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will amount to close to ************** U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately ************** U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Venezuela amounted to approximately 164.27 percent in 2024.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2024Between 1998 and 2024 a total increase by approximately 133.61 percentage points can be observed. This increase however did not happen continuously.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

This statistic shows the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Croatia which is approximately 55.90 percent in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1998 there is a total increase by approximately 32.57 percentage points. Looking at the trajectory between 1998 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030The ratio will amount to roughly 54.02 percent in 2030, according to forecasts. This indicates an overall decrease by approximately 1.88 percentage points since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling trend.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

Graph and download economic data for Federal Debt Held by Private Investors (DISCONTINUED) (FDHBPI) from Q1 1953 to Q4 1998 about debt, federal, private, and USA.

In 2025, the national debt of Bulgaria lies at approximately ********** U.S. dollars.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1998 there is a total increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars. Looking at the trajectory between 1998 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will lie at close to ********** U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately ********** U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

As shown in this statistic, the national debt of Latvia stands at approximately 22.03 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025A total increase by approximately 21.41 billion U.S. dollars can be seen between 1998 and 2025. This increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will lie at close to 28.51 billion U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately 6.48 billion U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

The national debt of Cameroon stands at approximately ************* U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025Between 1998 and 2025 a total increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars can be observed. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the national debt will be close to ************* U.S. dollars, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 that is an overall increase by approximately ************ U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

Key information about Iceland National Government Debt

• Iceland National Government Debt reached 20.4 USD bn in Dec 2023, compared with 18.4 USD bn in the previous year.
• Iceland National Government Debt data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1998 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.9 USD bn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 3.8 USD bn in Dec 1998.

CEIC calculates annual Government Debt as the sum of Government Loans and Securities Other than Shares and converts it into USD. Statistics Iceland provides Government Debt in local currency. The Central Bank of Iceland period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Related information about Iceland National Government Debt

• In the latest reports, Iceland Consolidated Fiscal Balance registered a surplus equal to 0.6 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 64.8 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023.
• Iceland Nominal GDP reached 7.2 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Central government debt, total (% of GDP) for the Russian Federation (DEBTTLRUA188A) from 1998 to 2023 about Russia, debt, government, and GDP.

The national debt of Lithuania stands at approximately ************* U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1998 there is a total increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars. Looking at the trajectory between 1998 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will stand at close to ************* U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

This statistic shows the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Cameroon which is approximately 39.87 percent in 2025.Fluctuating decline between 1998 and 2025Between 1998 and 2025 a total decrease by approximately 27.89 percentage points can be observed. This decrease however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the ratio will lie at around 32.95 percent, according to forecasts. There is an overall decrease by approximately 6.92 percentage points since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling trend.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

Graph and download economic data for Central government debt, total (% of GDP) for Lithuania (DEBTTLLTA188A) from 1998 to 2023 about Lithuania, debt, government, and GDP.

This statistic shows the national debt of Tajikistan which amounts to approximately ************ U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025A total increase by approximately ************ U.S. dollars can be seen between 1998 and 2025. This increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will amount to close to ************ U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately ************ U.S. dollars. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

Graph and download economic data for Central government debt, total (% of GDP) for Ireland (DEBTTLIEA188A) from 1998 to 2022 about Ireland, debt, government, and GDP.

Government Debt in Poland increased to 1740639.50 PLN Million in March from 1709629.20 PLN Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides - Poland Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States Colorado: Debt Outstanding: LT: By Purpose: Public Debt for Private data was reported at 12,749,372.000 USD th in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,291,632.000 USD th for 2014. United States Colorado: Debt Outstanding: LT: By Purpose: Public Debt for Private data is updated yearly, averaging 10,385,775.500 USD th from Jun 1993 (Median) to 2015, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,078,720.000 USD th in 2009 and a record low of 4,053,686.000 USD th in 1998. United States Colorado: Debt Outstanding: LT: By Purpose: Public Debt for Private data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F008: Debt Outstanding: State and Local Government: By State.

This layer shows India's External Debt Outstanding (2010-24).Notes: Relates to SDR allocations from March 2004 onwards. Includes Financial Lease since 1996. Also includes India Development Bonds (IDBs), Resurgent India Bonds (RIBs), India Millennium Deposits (IMDs), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) and net investment by 100% FII debt funds and securitized borrowings of commercial banks FCCB debt has been adjusted since end-March, 1998 after netting out conversion into equity and redemptions. Figures include accrued interest. Rupee denominated debt owed to Russia and payable through exports. The definition of concessional debt here includes 'concessional' categoreis under multilateral and bilateral debt and rupee debt under item VII. NRO Deposits are included under NRI Deposits from the quarter ended June 2005. Supplier’s Credits upto 180 days and FII investment in short-term debt instruments are included under short-term debt from the quarter ended March 2005. Vostro balances / Nostro overdrafts of commercial banks, balances of foreign central banks/international institutions with RBI and investment in T-bills/securities by foreign central banks/ international institutions have been included in external debt from the quarter ended March 2007.PR: Partially Revised. QE: Quick Estimates. IFC (W): International Finance Corporation, Washington D.C. FII: Foreign Institutional InvestorsSource: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/stat/tab7.2b.pdfThis web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

The here depicted national debt of Myanmar (Burma) amounts to approximately ************* U.S. dollars in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1998 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1998 there is a total increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars. Looking at the trajectory between 1998 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The national debt will stand at roughly ************* U.S. dollars in 2030, according to forecasts. This indicates an overall increase by approximately ************* U.S. dollars since 2025. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.