US National Debt vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

40.53T USD
+4.00%
Very High
40.6 40.0 39.3 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26 Oct'26

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

4.0%
+1.77%
High Inflation
336 331 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Indicator Comparison

US National Debt Inflation Rate (CPI)
Current 40.53T USD 4.0%
Change +4.00% +1.77%
Status Very High High Inflation
Data Source FRED GFDEBTN FRED CPIAUCSL
Update Frequency Quarterly Monthly
Last Updated October 30, 2026 September 1, 2026