How big is the federal deficit?

$1.8 trillion
spent beyond what the government collected — about 25% of total federal spending
FY2025 data
Each square is 1% of FY2025 federal spending. Highlighted: Interest on the Debt — 14 of 100 squares.

The FY2025 deficit was about $1.8 trillion. The government spent $1.8T more than it collected.

That gap gets added to the $36 trillion national debt, which drives the $1T+ in annual interest payments.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the federal deficit?

The FY2025 deficit was about $1.8 trillion. The government spent $1.8T more than it collected. That gap gets added to the $36 trillion national debt, which drives the $1T+ in annual interest payments.

How does the deficit compare to total federal spending?

The FY2025 deficit equals about 25% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent — roughly that share of spending was financed by borrowing rather than revenue. The FY2025 deficit was about $1.8 trillion. The government spent $1.8T more than it collected.