FYGFDPUNDebt Held by the Public (FYGFDPUN) — Current Value & Historical Data
Debt Held by the Public (FYGFDPUN) Chart & Data Table
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What is Debt Held by the Public (FYGFDPUN)?
Federal Debt Held by the Public is a key economic indicator measured in Millions of Dollars, updated quarterly, end of period. Track historical trends and compare this series against related economic data to understand broader macroeconomic patterns.
Current Debt Held by the Public (FYGFDPUN) Value
As of January 1, 2026, the current federal debt held by the public is 31454810.96 Millions of Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated quarterly, end of period.
Debt Held by the Public Historical Trend
Federal Debt Held by the Public rose 1.89% year-over-year. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 31454810.96 (January 2026), and the lowest was 274924.00 (April 1970).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Quarterly, End of Period
Units
Millions of Dollars
Frequently Asked Questions About Debt Held by the Public (FYGFDPUN)
What is the current federal debt held by the public?
As of January 1, 2026, federal debt held by the public stands at 31454810.96 Millions of Dollars.
Where does federal debt held by the public data come from?
Federal Debt Held by the Public data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is federal debt held by the public updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for federal debt held by the public?
In the available data, the highest value was 31454810.96 Millions of Dollars in January 2026, and the lowest was 274924.00 Millions of Dollars in April 1970.
See Debt Held by the Public in context
FYGFDPUN is tracked on the Federal Debt dashboard, alongside related indicators and historical context.
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Receipts vs Outlays
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Congressional Activity
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Interest Expense vs Revenue
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Revenue Composition
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Agency Spending (FY 2019 vs FY 2024)
Net outlays by federal agency for FY 2019 and FY 2024, from the Treasury Monthly Treasury Statement. Both nominal and inflation-adjusted comparisons.
Compare Debt Held by the Public with related indicators
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