America's $38 Trillion Mountain of Debt 📈

What We're Showing

This graphic shows the U.S. debt since 1825, based on data from the U.S. Treasury.

Key Takeaways

• The U.S. debt stands at $37.6 trillion, equal to 125% of GDP.
• Net interest payments on the debt are set to reach $1.3 trillion by 2030, and $1.8 trillion in 2035.