$60 Trillion of World Debt in One Visualization

This data visualization shows total world debt by country and debt-to-GDP ratio. 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

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

Visualizing the Snowball of Government Debt

After an unprecedented borrowing spree in response to COVID-19, what does government debt look like around the world? Read more

Countries with the Highest Default Risk in 2022

In this infographic, we examine new data that ranks the top 25 countries by their default risk. Read more

Charted: $315 Trillion in Global Debt, by Sector

The world hit a new record of $315 trillion in global debt in Q1 2024. Which markets and sectors are leading this surge in debt? Read more

Animated: Global Debt Projections (2005-2027P)

The surge in global debt poses significant risks to government balance sheets. Here’s where it’s projected to reach over the next five years. Read more

Ranked: Government Debt by Country, in Advanced Economies

This graphic ranks government debt by country for advanced economies, using their gross debt-to-GDP ratio. Read more

Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

Listing the many programs—health, defense, veterans benefits—that U.S. federal taxes fund, in the form of a single federal tax dollar. Read more