#USNationalDebt The current US national debt stands at approximately $36.56 trillion, with debt held by the public at around $29 trillion and intragovernmental holdings at about $7.4 trillion. To put that in perspective, the debt per person in America is roughly $106,111. The national debt has been increasing over the years, mainly due to factors such as ¹ ²:

- *Continued Federal Budget Deficits*: The government spends more than it takes in, resulting in a deficit that adds to the overall debt.