Economy · Government debt and deficits
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | −$9.3B | −$2.0B |
| 1981 | −$6.5B | −$19.5B |
| 1982 | −$10.9B | −$17.9B |
| 1983 | −$15.9B | −$16.7B |
| 1984 | −$15.3B | −$14.6B |
| 1985 | −$18.0B | −$14.7B |
| 1986 | −$17.6B | −$12.4B |
| 1987 | −$13.9B | −$24.4B |
| 1988 | −$11.8B | −$12.8B |
| 1989 | −$12.9B | −$14.8B |
| 1990 | −$19.7B | −$7.4B |
| 1991 | −$22.2B | −$2.5B |
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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