How much debt does the US have?
$36.2T
$106K
In June 2025, total debt owed by the government was $36.2 trillion.
Total monthly federal debt outstanding, adjusted for inflation (June 2025 dollars)
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In 2024, total debt owed by the government is equivalent to $106K per person in the US.
Total federal debt outstanding per person, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars)
Debt as a percent of GDP was 121% in Q1 of 2025.
Quarterly federal debt outstanding, as a percent of GDP
Debt interest payments made up 10.7% of government spending in FY 2023.
Interest payments on debt, as a percent of government spending
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