#USNationalDebt The current US national debt stands at approximately $36.2 trillion as of May 2025. To break it down further:

121% as of Q1 2025, indicating the country's debt exceeds its annual economic output

The national debt has been increasing steadily, with a 2% rise from May 2024 to May 2025 and a 31% increase since 2019. Interest payments on the debt have also grown, accounting for around 10.7% of government spending in FY 2023.