United States vs Australia: Gov. Debt

Difference and history — not a contest scoreboard.

🇺🇸 United States

123.0% of GDP

Rank #2

🇦🇺 Australia

50.0% of GDP

Rank #10

Difference (A − B)

73.0% of GDP

% difference vs B

+146.0%

Historical chart

Key context

  • United States period change: 0.6% · Australia: -2.4%
  • Latest observation: 2025 / 2025 · status preliminary / preliminary
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