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# United States Government Debt to GDP

> United States government debt to gdp is 123.9% as of Dec 2025, from 122.3%. History from 2001, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Debt to GDP in United States rose to 123.9% in Dec 2025 from 122.3% in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 123.9% | 122.3% | 132.6% (Dec 2020) | 53.5% (Dec 2001) | 2001–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is United States's government debt to gdp right now?**

Government Debt to GDP in United States is 123.9% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's government debt to gdp?**

The all-time high is 132.6% (Dec 2020); the record low is 53.5% (Dec 2001), over a series starting in 2001.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Debt to GDP for United States is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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