How Debt-to-GDP Ratios Have Changed Since 2000

See how much the debt-to-GDP ratios of advanced economies have grown (or shrank) since the year 2000. Read more

By This Measure, the U.S. has the 2nd Highest National Debt

In terms of actual capacity to pay debt, the United States has the 2nd highest amount in the world. We compare debt to revenue in this data visualization. Read more

The World Map of Debt

What if the world was remapped based on national debt levels? What would the largest country be? See the world map of debt. Read more

How Much Government Debt Rests Upon Your Shoulders?

Want to know how much money the government has borrowed on your behalf? This infographic shows government debt per capita for every country in the world. Read more

$63 Trillion of World Debt in One Visualization

How much debt has been racked up by governments? This stunning infographic shows each country’s share of world debt, along with their debt-to-GDP ratio. Read more

Charted: U.S. National Debt Reaches $35 Trillion

The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, increasing by $1 trillion since the start of the year alone. Read more

Visualizing the Rising Cost of Government Debt

The cost of servicing the national debt is surging as high interest rates push up borrowing costs amid a rapidly growing debt pile. Read more

Global Debt Hits a New High of $315 Trillion

Global debt has soared to a new landmark, adding $1.3 trillion in debt in the first quarter of 2024 alone. Read more

Chart: Debt-to-GDP Continues to Rise Around the World

The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in heightened debt-to-GDP levels across all sectors and countries. Read more

Visualized: A Global Risk Assessment of 2021 And Beyond

Which risks are top of mind in 2021? We visualize the World Economic Forum’s risk assessment for top global risks by impact and livelihood. Read more