#USNationalDebt As of June 20, 2025, the U.S. national debt is approximately $36.21 trillion, down about $690 million from the previous day. This figure includes $28.95 trillion in debt held by the public and $7.26 trillion in intragovernmental holdings. The debt-to-GDP ratio is around 121%, a high level not seen since World War II. Annual interest payments on the debt exceed $1.1 trillion, or roughly 4.6% of GDP, driven by rising interest rates and increased borrowing. The Congressional Budget Office projects the debt could reach $54 trillion in a decade due to structural deficits, an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and growing interest expenses. Historically, the debt has grown significantly since the Revolutionary War, with major spikes during the Civil War, Great Recession, and COVID-19 pandemic.