United States Current Account
$-226,828▼ −$5,763
Mar 2026 · Quarterly
The United States current account deficit widened to $226,828 million in the first quarter of 2026 from a revised $221,065 million in the previous quarter. The reading remains well below the all-time deficit low of $438,239 million recorded in the first quarter of 2025. The series dates back to the first quarter of 1999.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $-226,828 | $-221,065 | $-57,888Mar 1999 | $-438,239Mar 2025 | 1999 – 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Current Account in United States averaged $-144,304 from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $-57,888 in Mar 1999 and a record low of $-438,239 in Mar 2025. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1999.
The current account measures the United States' transactions with the rest of the world, including trade in goods and services, income flows, and unilateral transfers. It is reported quarterly in US dollars (millions). Series data are available from the first quarter of 1999.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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