Debt rate by country
Government Debt Rate in United States
From 1989 to 2023
Trending up️
by 2.0%
Compared to the previous period: 2022 to 2023
Used Data Source
Top 10 Countries
By debt level in 2023 % of GDP
Global Debt Overview
Interactive world map showing Debt levels by country 2023
Less than 100%
Less than 150%
Less than 170%
170% or more
No data
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
General government debt is the gross debt of the general government as a percentage of GDP. Debt is calculated as the sum of the following liability categories where applicable: currency and deposits; debt securities, loans; insurance, pensions and standardised guarantee schemes, and other accounts payable.
A key indicator for the sustainability of government finance, changes in government debt over time primarily reflect the impact of past government deficits. This indicator is measured as a percentage of GDP.
A key indicator for the sustainability of government finance, changes in government debt over time primarily reflect the impact of past government deficits. This indicator is measured as a percentage of GDP.