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US Tops Global Rankings for Public Debt Service Costs in 2024

Net interest payments consumed 13% of US government revenue last year, the highest among major world economies.

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  • Public Debt Service Costs: The portion of government revenue used to pay interest on outstanding public debt.
  • Net Interest: The total interest paid by the government on its debt after accounting for interest income from assets.