Public Debt in United States
Public debt averaged 111% of GDP in the decade to 2022, below the average for major economies of 118% of GDP. Public debt in the United States in 2022 was 122% of GDP. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
United States Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for United States from 2023 to 2022.
Source: United States Department of Treasury.
United States Public Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 106 | 108 | 130 | 126 | 122 |
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