US National Debt vs National Debt to GDP

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

40.09T USD
+2.89%
Very High
40.2 39.6 38.9 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

National Debt to GDP

US federal debt as % of GDP

122.6%
+0.02%
Elevated

Indicator Comparison

US National Debt National Debt to GDP
Current 40.09T USD 122.6%
Change +2.89% +0.02%
Status Very High Elevated
Data Source FRED GFDEBTN FRED GFDEGDQ188S
Update Frequency Quarterly Quarterly
Last Updated September 17, 2026 January 1, 2026