National Debt to GDP vs Unemployment Rate

National Debt to GDP

US federal debt as % of GDP

122.6%
+0.02%
Elevated

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.2 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26

Indicator Comparison

National Debt to GDP Unemployment Rate
Current 122.6% 4.2%
Change +0.02% -2.33%
Status Elevated Normal
Data Source FRED GFDEGDQ188S FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Quarterly Monthly
Last Updated January 1, 2026 June 1, 2026