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# United States Government Debt

> United States government debt is $39.1M as of Mar 2026, from $38.5M. History from 1966, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Government Debt in United States rose to $39.1M in Mar 2026 from $38.5M in Dec 2025.

Government Debt in United States averaged $14.0M from 1966 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $39.1M in Mar 2026 and a record low of $316,097 in Jun 1966. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1966.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $39.1M | $38.5M | $39.1M (Mar 2026) | $316,097 (Jun 1966) | 1966–2026 | USD Billions | quarterly |

## FAQ

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

Government Debt in United States is $39.1M as of Mar 2026.

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

The all-time high is $39.1M (Mar 2026); the record low is $316,097 (Jun 1966), over a series starting in 1966.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Debt for United States is a quarterly 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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