US national debt · official, Oct 23, 2026 close
$40,463,151,897,249
Per person (Census, Jul 1, 2025)$118,387.78
Per tax return filed$248,614.17
Per household$300,194.02
Latest official figures
| Figure | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| US national debt | $40,463,151,897,249 | official, Oct 23, 2026 |
| Debt held by the public | $32,610,649,676,158 | official, Oct 23, 2026 |
| Intragovernmental debt | $7,852,502,221,091 | official, Oct 23, 2026 |
| Debt subject to the limit | $40,263,669,000,000 | official, Oct 23, 2026 |
| Statutory debt limit | $41,103,996,000,000 | official, Oct 23, 2026 |
| Room left under the debt limit | $840,327,000,000 | limit − debt subject to limit, official Oct 23, 2026 |
| Federal deficit (FY2027 to date) | $170,863,322,047 | FY2027 to date through Oct 23, 2026 (Daily Treasury Statement, converted to budget basis) |
| Federal spending (FY2027 to date) | $470,293,976,041 | FY2027 to date through Oct 23, 2026 (Daily Treasury Statement, converted to budget basis) |
| Federal revenue (FY2027 to date) | $299,430,653,994 | FY2027 to date through Oct 23, 2026 (Daily Treasury Statement, converted to budget basis) |
| GDP (annual rate) | $32,563,030,000,000 | official, 2026-Q2 |