2026-03-14 · percent of global public debt stock

U.S. federal debt is a large global liability

Dollar denomination matters for investors.

How to read: 1 cell = 0.1 percent of global public debt stock (0.1% of sovereign debt). 1,000 cells total.

All 1000 cells. 1 cell = 0.1 percent of global public debt stock (0.1% of sovereign debt). Hover or tap any square for details.

Context

Our World in Data charts U.S. general government debt as a major share of global totals.

Nominal debt stocks.