Federal debt: 1790-2020
Debt rises and falls with wars and changes in the economy. Debt is currently at its highest level since 1946.
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Debt rises and falls with wars and changes in the economy. Debt is currently at its highest level since 1946.
The national debt is on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0202_federal-debt-proj-since-1930
Historically, debt and deficits rose with wars and economic downturns. Today, they rise from factors such as growing healthcare costs and an aging population.
Beyond 2030, rising interest costs are the driving factor in projected growth in annual deficits.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0280_net_interest_primary_deficit
Between 2006 and 2051, spending on federal health programs is projected to more than double.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0114_federal_health_spending
Recessions and countercyclical policies generally increase deficits, but deficits tend to diminish during and after recoveries.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0307_deficits_and_recessions
The U.S. tax system is progressive, with higher-income taxpayers facing higher tax rates.
The federal budget deficit rose to $666 billion for fiscal year 2017 — an increase of around $80 billion from the previous year.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/10/federal-budget-deficits-rising-even-before-tax-cuts
Deficits would be even higher under an alternative fiscal scenario.