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United States Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

125.05% +2.73% (+2.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #8 Global Peak 132.51% (2020) Source IMF WEO

United States Government Debt to GDP (2001–2025)

Overview

United States's government debt to gdp stood at 125.05% in 2025, a rise of +2.73% from 2024. The IMF projects 125.05% by 2025. United States ranked 8th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 143.39% - -
2029* IMF 140.13% - -
2028* IMF 136.64% - -
2027* IMF 132.69% - -
2026* IMF 128.75% - -
2025* IMF 125.05% - -
2025 125.05% +2.73% #8
2024 122.32% +2.49% #179
2023 119.84% +0.73% #178
2022 119.10% −5.91% #179
2021 125.01% −7.50% #181
2020 132.51% +23.76% #176
2019 108.75% +1.13% #180
2018 107.63% +1.25% #179
2017 106.37% −1.01% #178
2016 107.38% +1.96% #178
2015 105.42% +0.49% #177
2014 104.93% −0.07% #176
2013 105.00% +1.34% #175
2012 103.66% +3.64% #174
2011 100.02% +4.38% #173
Show all years (2001-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Analysis

United States's government debt to gdp was 125.05% in 2025, a rise of +2.73% from 2024. IMF projects 125.05% by 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United States's government debt to gdp?

United States's government debt to gdp was 125.05% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in United States?

United States's government debt to gdp peaked at 132.51% in 2020.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in United States?

The lowest government debt to gdp in United States was 53.49% in 2001.

How does United States rank in government debt to gdp?

United States ranks 8th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of United States in 2025?

United States's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 125.05% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of United States in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of United States in 2025 was 125.05%. This ranks 8th in the world.

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