Economy · Government debt and deficits
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | −$0.06T | −$0.08T |
| 1982 | −$0.09T | −$0.13T |
| 1983 | −$0.18T | −$0.19T |
| 1984 | −$0.18T | −$0.18T |
| 1985 | −$0.20T | −$0.22T |
| 1986 | −$0.22T | −$0.21T |
| 1987 | −$0.18T | −$0.17T |
| 1988 | −$0.15T | −$0.14T |
| 1989 | −$0.15T | −$0.15T |
| 1990 | −$0.20T | −$0.24T |
| 1991 | −$0.25T | −$0.27T |
| 1992 | −$0.31T | −$0.33T |
Source: FRED MTSDS133FMS (Federal Surplus or Deficit [-]). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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