United States Government Debt to GDP
123.9%▲ +1.62 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The United States' government debt to GDP ratio rose to 123.89% in 2025 from 122.27% a year earlier. The reading remains below the all-time high of 132.55% recorded in 2020 but well above the series low of 53.49% in 2001. The series spans from 2001 to 2025.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123.9% | 122.3% | 132.6%Dec 2020 | 53.5%Dec 2001 | 2001 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -6.8% | -7.9% | -0.5% | -14.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 22.0% | 0.1% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in United States averaged 95.2% from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 132.6% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 53.5% in Dec 2001. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total public debt relative to the size of the economy for the United States. The indicator is annual, with a unit of percent of GDP, and the series begins in 2001. It provides a long-term perspective on the country's fiscal position.
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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