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Public Debt

The total public debt outstanding represents the face amount of U.S. Treasury securities held by the public and intragovernmental holdings. It reflects cumulative federal budget deficits.

📊 Quarterly 📡 Source: U.S. Treasury
Current value
$39.1T trillion
▲ +1.43 Jan 2026

Public Debt — trend over time

Public Debt (trillion)

Data table — Public Debt

Period Value (trillion) Change