Debt Service (% Revenue)

Net interest payments as a share of government revenue

🇨🇦 Canada

1.7%▼ 3.4

As of 2026-01-01

🇺🇸 United States

4.4%▲ 1.2

As of 2026-01-01

Historical Comparison

Share of revenue consumed by interest. Higher = less fiscal room.

Frequency: annual

Units: percent

Seasonal adj.: N/A

Importance: 7/10