U.S. Public Debt Exceeds 100% of GDP for First Time in 80 Years

The U.S. national debt reached 100.03% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for fiscal year 2026, which concluded on September 30. This marks the first time the public debt ratio has surpassed 100% since 1946, immediately following World War II. The figure is based on calculations from third-quarter economic growth data.