National Debt to GDP vs US National Debt

National Debt to GDP

US federal debt as % of GDP

122.6%
+0.02%
Elevated

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

40.44T USD
+3.79%
Very High
40.4 39.9 39.3 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26 Oct'26

Indicator Comparison

National Debt to GDP US National Debt
Current 122.6% 40.44T USD
Change +0.02% +3.79%
Status Elevated Very High
Data Source FRED GFDEGDQ188S FRED GFDEBTN
Update Frequency Quarterly Quarterly
Last Updated January 1, 2026 October 22, 2026