US National Debt vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

40.31T USD
+3.43%
Very High
40.3 39.8 39.2 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26 Oct'26

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

3.7%
-6.08%
Above Target
334 330 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26

Indicator Comparison

US National Debt Inflation Rate (CPI)
Current 40.31T USD 3.7%
Change +3.43% -6.08%
Status Very High Above Target
Data Source FRED GFDEBTN FRED CPIAUCSL
Update Frequency Quarterly Monthly
Last Updated October 8, 2026 August 1, 2026