US National Debt vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

38.95T USD
-0.04%
Very High
39.1 38.7 38.4 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

4.0%
+0.00%
Above Target
332 329 327 Feb'26 Mar'26

Indicator Comparison

US National Debt Inflation Rate (CPI)
Current 38.95T USD 4.0%
Change -0.04% +0.00%
Status Very High Above Target
Data Source FRED GFDEBTN FRED CPIAUCSL
Update Frequency Quarterly Monthly
Last Updated May 14, 2026 April 1, 2026