fiscal
General Gov. Gross Debt (% GDP)
Total general government gross financial liabilities as a share of GDP
🇨🇦 Canada
65.6%▲ 22.0
As of 2026-01-01
🇺🇸 United States
78.8%▲ 75.7
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
The headline fiscal sustainability metric. Rising debt limits future policy space.
Frequency: annual
Units: percent
Seasonal adj.: N/A
Importance: 10/10