Breaking down the United States debt debacle. The U.S. debt crisis is deepening: Total U.S. debt surged to a record $98.8 trillion in Q2 2025, equivalent to 324% of GDP. Federal debt climbed to nearly $38 trillion over 123% of GDP. Nonfinancial corporate debt rose to $21.9 trillion, about 72% of GDP. Financial corporate debt stood at $20.9 trillion, equal to 69% of GDP. Household debt hit $20.5 trillion, roughly 67% of GDP. America has never been this indebted.