The Growing National Debt: A Threat to Long Term Investors? The United States national debt has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, reaching a staggering $31 trillion as of writing.
This is roughly equivalent to the country's entire GDP for 2022. While some economists and politicians downplay its significance, others warn that this trend poses significant risks for the economy and investors alike.
Understanding the US National Debt Trend The national debt has grown from $40 billion in the post World War II era to over $1 trillion by 1990. However, since then, the pace of growth has accelerated dramatically.