We’re thrilled to introduce the Tax Project’s Debt Clock, a dynamic tool designed to bring U.S. government finances into clear focus. This real-time tracker displays the real time National Debt, current budget surplus/deficit, and the growing interest on debt all up to date. Numbers alone can be abstract, so the Debt Clock takes it further: it contextualizes $36 trillion of debt in relatable terms, such as what it could fund instead—education, poverty, green goals, etc. It also visualizes and puts the debt into scale to help you understand the scope, and shows them in debt per citizen, tax payer, percentage of GDP, and how it compares the the entire Economy of the largest countries helping users grasp the scale and implications of this staggering figure.
Through interactive features, the Debt Clock offers a tangible perspective on government spending, fostering informed conversations about fiscal responsibility. As a tool for education and engagement, it aligns with our mission to promote transparency, accountability, and understanding of public finances. Dive in and explore how numbers shape our shared future. Check it our here, register for free!
Debt Clock
Real time Debt Clock, Historical Federal Budget Surplus and Deficit, and Debt Scale
