National Debt to GDP vs Unemployment Rate

National Debt to GDP

US federal debt as % of GDP

121.2%
-1.13%
Elevated
122 122 121

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.1 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Indicator Comparison

National Debt to GDP Unemployment Rate
Current 121.2% 4.2%
Change -1.13% -2.33%
Status Elevated Normal
Data Source FRED GFDEGDQ188S FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Quarterly Monthly
Last Updated April 1, 2026 September 1, 2026