Economy · Government debt and deficits
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | $0.02T | $0.02T |
| 1971 | $0.04T | $0.05T |
| 1972 | $0.05T | $0.05T |
| 1973 | $0.06T | $0.05T |
| 1974 | $0.06T | $0.06T |
| 1975 | $0.07T | $0.07T |
| 1976 | $0.07T | $0.08T |
| 1977 | $0.09T | $0.11T |
| 1978 | $0.12T | $0.13T |
| 1979 | $0.12T | $0.12T |
| 1980 | $0.12T | $0.13T |
| 1981 | $0.14T | $0.14T |
Source: FRED FDHBFIN (Federal Debt Held by Foreign and International Investors). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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